Double stars : H II 51

General information

H II 51 is the double star at magnitude 5 that is placed in Capricornus constellation and has apparent size of 1 angular second.
Having high brightness and large apparent size, double star is available for observations through a pair of binoculars or small telescope.

Information for observations

2024-05-22 double star H II 51 will be visible all night. At 22:42 the object will be placed at east, 8° above your horizon, and will be observable until around 04:16 when fade from view as dawn breaks southeast. Maximum elevation, 66° above horizon, will be reached at 04:15, when double star will be placed at southeast.