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This Earth map lets you select the observer’s location used to calculate the bearing and elevation of celestial objects. The selected point determines how the sky, rise and set times, and object positions are shown.
Your location: Columbus, United States
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Latitude:
39.9612
Longitude:
-82.9988

11 Cam Position and Visibility Tonight

05061+5858

Where is 11 Cam right now?

11 Cam is located in the constellation Camelopardalis. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 62° toward the north-east, with an apparent magnitude of 5.20.
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11 Cam visibility on 2026-11-09

11 Cam Visible all night

11 Cam rise and set timetable

TimeElevation
11 Cam is always above the horizon
Moonrise, 1.8% illuminated 01:3647°
Moonset11:4013°
Sunset12:2015°
Civil sunset12:5018°
Twilight start (−12°)13:2220°
Astronomical observing session begins13:5423°
11 Cam is always above the horizon
11 Cam transit21:2471°
Astronomical observing session ends00:3754°
Twilight end (−12°)01:0950°
Civil sunrise01:4146°
Sunrise02:1142°

Track 11 Cam position throughout the night

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Star system description: 11 Cam

A double or multiple star system in Camelopardalis.

Pair AB (177.7″; magnitudes 5.20 and 6.21) is the binocular candidate in the catalog model. Actual resolution depends on magnification and stability.

The diagram uses the latest WDS measurements; north is up and east is right. Measurements may be from different years. Unconnected groups are arranged separately; close pairs may merge, and pairs without reliable geometry are omitted.

Technical details: 11 Cam

PropertyValue
System identifierWDS 05061+5858
Bayer / Flamsteed designation11 Cam
ConstellationCamelopardalis
System typemultiple star system
Right ascension (RA)05h 06m 08s"
Declination (Dec)58° 58' 20s
ComponentAB
Primary magnitude5.20
Secondary magnitude6.21
Separation (arcseconds)177.7″
Position angle10°
Discovery year1836
Last observed2017
Spectral type (primary/secondary)B2.5Ve
Number of observations31

5 components are identified in WDS; this is not a count of resolved stars.

Components of 11 Cam

Each row is a separate WDS component pair. Measurements may come from different years.

ComponentPrimary magnitudeSecondary magnitudeSeparation (arcseconds)Position angleLast observed
AB (binoculars)5.206.21177.7″10°2017
Aa,Ab5.009.20——2022
BC6.2110.19177.9″19°2016
CD10.1913.2010.3″12°2016

Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.

Finder Chart for 11 Cam

Field of view 5.0°

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11 Cam Passage Through Night

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Current position of 11 Cam

Time19:12
Latitude39.9612
Longitude-82.9988
Elevation62°
Azimuth36°
Here you can see the current position of 11 Cam on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool lets you track its movement throughout the night with accurate, up-to-date information.

When Is 11 Cam Visible Throughout the Year?

11 Cam will remain visible until May 14, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. Time
DateTue, 10 November 2026
Astronomical observing session begins13:53
Astronomical observing session ends00:32
Astronomical observing duration35h 39m
Rise05061+5858 is always up
Set05061+5858 is always up
Elevation at transit71°
Transit time21:20
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 05h 06m 08s", Dec: 58° 58' 20s
Magnitude5
ConstellationCamelopardalis
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of 11 Cam, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when 11 Cam is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.

Astrometric and Physical Parameters of 11 Cam

Coordinates and Visibility

Right Ascension05h 06m 08s
Declination58° 58′ 21″
Magnitude5.2
ConstellationCamelopardalis
Elevation61.9°
Azimuth36.5°