General information
H II 2 is the double star at magnitude 3 that is placed in Hercules constellation and has apparent size of 5 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, 2024-05-05, double star H II 2 will be visible all night. At 22:17 the object will be placed at east, 26° above your horizon, and will be observable until around 04:40 when fade from view as dawn breaks southwest. Maximum elevation, 64° above horizon, will be reached at 02:47, when double star will be placed at south.
H II 2 on the sky map
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Object type | Double Star |
Alternative names | |
Constellation | Hercules |
Magnitude | 3 |
Apparent size | 5" |
Right ascension | 17h 14m 39s |
Declination | 14° 23′ 25″ |