General information
Double Star H V 6* has the magnitude of 4 and is placed in Scorpius constellation. The double star's apparent sizes are 39 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
2024-05-02 double star H V 6* will be visible all night. At 22:12 the object will be placed at east, 38° above your horizon, and will be observable until around 04:45 when fade from view as dawn breaks west. Maximum elevation, 69° above horizon, will be reached at 01:56, when double star will be placed at south.
H V 6* on the sky map
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Object type | Double Star |
Alternative names | |
Constellation | Scorpius |
Magnitude | 4 |
Apparent size | 39" |
Right ascension | 16h 11m 60s |
Declination | 19° 27′ 38″ |
Nearest objects with greater magnitude |
| Object type | Magnitude |
H III 7* | Double Star | 2.59 |
H V 19 | Double Star | 3.76 |