General information
H VI 2 is the double star at magnitude 4 that is placed in Serpens constellation and has apparent size of 56 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, 2024-04-25, double star H VI 2 will rise at east at 22:04 and will be observable until fading from view as dawn breaks. This time (04:57) the object will be placed at south. Maximum elevation, 53° above horizon, will be reached at 04:12, when double star will be placed at north.
H VI 2 on the sky map
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Object type | Double Star |
Alternative names | |
Constellation | Serpens |
Magnitude | 4 |
Apparent size | 56" |
Right ascension | 18h 0m 39s |
Declination | 2° 55′ 54″ |
Nearest objects with greater magnitude |
| Object type | Magnitude |
H VI 14 | Double Star | 3.34 |