General information
Double Star H N 51 has the magnitude of 5 and is placed in Centaurus constellation. The double star's apparent sizes are 15 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, 2024-04-28, double star H N 51 will be visible all night. At 22:06 the object will be placed at east, 66° above your horizon, and will be observable until around 04:52 when fade from view as dawn breaks west. Maximum elevation, 82° above horizon, will be reached at 23:53, when double star will be placed at south.
H N 51 on the sky map
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Object type | Double Star |
Alternative names | |
Constellation | Centaurus |
Magnitude | 5 |
Apparent size | 15" |
Right ascension | 13h 53m 13s |
Declination | 31° 55′ 39″ |
Nearest objects with greater magnitude |
| Object type | Magnitude |
H III 101 | Double Star | 4.5 |