General information
Double Star H III 46 has the magnitude of 5 and is placed in Monoceros constellation. The double star's apparent sizes are 17 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, 2024-05-03, double star H III 46 will become observable at west as the dusk sky fades, 7° above your horizon, at 22:14. At this time, the object will be at its highest elevation. At 22:56 the object will sink below the horizon at west.
H III 46 on the sky map
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Object type | Double Star |
Alternative names | |
Constellation | Monoceros |
Magnitude | 5 |
Apparent size | 17" |
Right ascension | 6h 40m 59s |
Declination | 9° 53′ 45″ |
Nearest objects with greater magnitude |
| Object type | Magnitude |
H II 17* | Double Star | 4.62 |
NGC2264 | Cluster with Nebulosity | 3.9 |