Double Star 00026+6606 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is 00026+6606 right now?
00026+6606 is located in the constellation Cassiopeia. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 25 degrees toward the northwest from your location, with an apparent magnitude of 5.96.
Twilight begins at 00:38 local time, and at that moment, 00026+6606 will appear at an altitude of 25 degrees toward the northwest.
Twilight begins at 00:38 local time, and at that moment, 00026+6606 will appear at an altitude of 25 degrees toward the northwest.
00026+6606 Visibility on May 06
00026+6606 is Not visible tonight
00026+6606 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| 00026+6606 is always above the horizon | ||
| 00026+6606 transit | 08:16 | 61° |
| Sunset | 17:59 | 17° |
| Civil sunset | 18:29 | 15° |
| Twighlight start | 19:04 | 14° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:41 | 14° |
| 00026+6606 is always above the horizon | ||
Moon Rise, 84.1% illuminated  | 22:12 | 16° |
| Astrosession end | 02:27 | 35° |
| Twighlight end | 03:04 | 39° |
| Civil sunrise | 03:38 | 42° |
| Sunrise | 04:08 | 45° |
| Moon Set | 07:24 | 60° |
Track 00026+6606 Position Throughout the Night
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00026+6606 Star System Description
00026+6606 is Triple Star System located in constellation Cassiopeia at coordinates RA: 00h 02m 35s", Dec: 66° 05' 56s.
The primary component has a magnitude of 5.96, while the secondary component has a magnitude of 7.17. They are separated by 18 arcseconds at a position angle of 69 degrees. The brightness difference between the two components is 1.21 magnitudes, with the primary component being approximately 3 times brighter than the secondary.
The primary star is yellow in color, and the secondary star is white.
Below is a table with star system details from the Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. This catalog is a comprehensive source of information on double and multiple star systems, providing key data on the positions, magnitudes, and separations of stellar components.
The primary component has a magnitude of 5.96, while the secondary component has a magnitude of 7.17. They are separated by 18 arcseconds at a position angle of 69 degrees. The brightness difference between the two components is 1.21 magnitudes, with the primary component being approximately 3 times brighter than the secondary.
The primary star is yellow in color, and the secondary star is white.
Below is a table with star system details from the Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. This catalog is a comprehensive source of information on double and multiple star systems, providing key data on the positions, magnitudes, and separations of stellar components.
Technical Details of Star System 00026+6606
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Star System Identifier | 00026+6606 |
| System Type | Triple Star System |
| Primary Star | Cas-00026 6606 |
| Right Ascension (RA) | 0.04333 (00h 02m 35s") |
| Declination (Dec) | 66.09897 (66° 05' 56s) |
| Magnitude (Primary) | 5.96 |
| Magnitude (Secondary) | 7.17 |
| Spectral Type (Primary/Secondary) | G9III+A1V (yellow/white) |
| Separation (Arcseconds) | 18.0 |
| Position Angle | 69° |
| Discovery Year | 1828 |
| Last Observed | 2018 |
| Primary Proper Motion (Ra, Dec) | +007+002 |
| Secondary Proper Motion (Ra, Dec) | +003-004 |
| Number of Observations | 79 |
00026+6606 Components
| Component | Magnitude | Separation (arcseconds) | Position Angle |
| AB | 7.17 | 18.0 | 69 |
| AC | 10.99 | 97.6 | 290 |
The data presented in this table is sourced from the Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog, a comprehensive repository of double and multiple star system information maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory. We thank the WDS team for their continued efforts in providing accurate and detailed astronomical data.
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| Object name | 00026+6606 |
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| 00026+6606 coordinates | 0.04333, 66.09897 |
| Center coordinates | 0.04333, 66.09897 |
00026+6606 Passage Through Night
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Current position of 00026+6606
| Time | 00:38 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| 00026+6606 elevation | 25° |
| 00026+6606 Azimuth | -24° |
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Annual motion of 00026+6606
00026+6606 will be visible until March, 17, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.
| Date | Thu, 7 May 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 19:37 |
| Twighlight end | 02:20 |
| Twighlight duration | 7h 43m |
| Rise | 00026+6606 is always up |
| Set | 00026+6606 is always up |
| Elevation at transit | 61° |
| Transit time | 08:08 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 00h 02m 35s", Dec: 66° 05' 56s |
| Magnitude | 6 |
| Constellation | Cassiopeia |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a 00026+6606, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the 00026+6606 is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the 00026+6606 is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of 00026+6606
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 0.04333° |
| Declination | 66.09897° |
| Magnitude | 5.96 |
| Constellation | Cassiopeia |
| Elevation | 25.2° |
| Azimuth | -24.2° |