General information
H V 40 is the double star at magnitude 6 that is placed in Lyra constellation and has apparent size of 57 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, 2024-05-02, double star H V 40 will be visible all night. At 22:12 the object will be placed at northeast, 16° above your horizon, and will be observable until around 04:45 when fade from view as dawn breaks south. Maximum elevation, 83° above horizon, will be reached at 04:33, when double star will be placed at south.
H V 40 on the sky map
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Object type | Double Star |
Alternative names | |
Constellation | Lyra |
Magnitude | 6 |
Apparent size | 57" |
Right ascension | 18h 49m 46s |
Declination | 32° 48′ 46″ |
Nearest objects with greater magnitude |
| Object type | Magnitude |
H V 3* | Double Star | 3.63 |
H VI 3 | Double Star | 5.55 |