General information
H II 8 is the double star at magnitude 5 that is placed in Corona Borealis constellation and has apparent size of 6 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
2024-05-08 double star H II 8 will be visible all night. At 22:21 the object will be placed at east, 58° above your horizon, and will be observable until around 04:36 when fade from view as dawn breaks west. Maximum elevation, 87° above horizon, will be reached at 01:00, when double star will be placed at north.
H II 8 on the sky map
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Object type | Double Star |
Alternative names | |
Constellation | Corona Borealis |
Magnitude | 5 |
Apparent size | 6" |
Right ascension | 15h 39m 23s |
Declination | 36° 38′ 9″ |
Nearest objects with greater magnitude |
| Object type | Magnitude |
H VI 16 | Double Star | 3.56 |
H VI 17 | Double Star | 4.33 |