Double stars : H I 42

Celestial motion
Date: 2024-05-02
Astronomical night: 22:12 - 04:45 (GMT -5)
H I 42 Celestial motion
TimeElevationAzimuth
RiseDusk39°112° (East)
SetDawn35°252° (West)
Maximum elevation

01:19

61°

0° (North)

Elevation

H I 42 Celestial motion
Information about H I 42

General information

Double Star H I 42 has the magnitude of 4 and is placed in Serpens constellation. The double star's apparent sizes are 4 angular seconds.
Having high brightness and large apparent size, double star is available for observations through a pair of binoculars or small telescope.

Information for observations

Tonight, 2024-05-02, double star H I 42 will be visible all night. At 22:12 the object will be placed at east, 39° above your horizon, and will be observable until around 04:45 when fade from view as dawn breaks west. Maximum elevation, 61° above horizon, will be reached at 01:19, when double star will be placed at north.
 

H I 42 on the sky map

H I 42 on the sky map
Object type

Double Star

Alternative names

Constellation

Serpens

Magnitude

4

Apparent size4"
Right ascension15h 34m 48s
Declination10° 32′ 20″