Double Star 08437-0714 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is 08437-0714 right now?
08437-0714 is located in the constellation Hydra. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 20 degrees, 08437-0714 is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:42 local time, and at that moment, 08437-0714 will appear at an altitude of 45 degrees toward the south.
Twilight begins at 18:42 local time, and at that moment, 08437-0714 will appear at an altitude of 45 degrees toward the south.
08437-0714 Visibility on April 16
08437-0714 is visible from sunset through most of the night
08437-0714 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 8.2% illuminated  | 03:22 | -40° |
| 08437-0714 rise | 12:37 | |
| Moon Set | 16:05 | 36° |
| Sunset | 17:41 | 45° |
| Civil sunset | 18:10 | 45° |
| 08437-0714 transit | 18:14 | 45° |
| Twighlight start | 18:42 | 45° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:15 | 43° |
| 08437-0714 set | 23:51 | |
| Astrosession end | 02:58 | -37° |
Track 08437-0714 Position Throughout the Night
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08437-0714 Star System Description
08437-0714 is Triple Star System located in constellation Hydra at coordinates RA: 08h 43m 40s", Dec: -7° 14' 01s.
The primary component has a magnitude of 4.72, while the secondary component has a magnitude of 8.20. They are separated by 1.2 arcminute at a position angle of 310 degrees. The brightness difference between the two components is 3.48 magnitudes, with the primary component being approximately 24.7 times brighter than the secondary.
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 4.72, while the secondary component has a magnitude of 8.20. They are separated by 1.2 arcminute at a position angle of 310 degrees. The brightness difference between the two components is 3.48 magnitudes, with the primary component being approximately 24.7 times brighter than the secondary.
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 08437-0714
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Star System Identifier | 08437-0714 |
| System Type | Triple Star System |
| Primary Star | Hya-08437-0714 |
| Right Ascension (RA) | 8.72786 (08h 43m 40s") |
| Declination (Dec) | -7.23372 (-7° 14' 01s) |
| Magnitude (Primary) | 4.72 |
| Magnitude (Secondary) | 8.20 |
| Spectral Type (Primary/Secondary) | G1Ib |
| Separation (Arcseconds) | 70.2 |
| Position Angle | 310° |
| Discovery Year | 1782 |
| Last Observed | 2015 |
| Primary Proper Motion (Ra, Dec) | -012-001 |
| Secondary Proper Motion (Ra, Dec) | -013-002 |
| Number of Observations | 28 |
08437-0714 Components
| Component | Magnitude | Separation (arcseconds) | Position Angle |
| AB | 8.20 | 70.2 | 310 |
| AC | 12.7 | 57.1 | 340 |
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 | 08437-0714 |
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| 08437-0714 coordinates | 8.72786, -7.23372 |
| Center coordinates | 8.72786, -7.23372 |
08437-0714 Passage Through Night
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Current position of 08437-0714
| Time | 14:24 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| 08437-0714 elevation | 20° |
| 08437-0714 Azimuth | -117° |
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Annual motion of 08437-0714
08437-0714 will be visible until May, 15, 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, 16 April 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 19:11 |
| Twighlight end | 02:53 |
| Twighlight duration | 8h 43m |
| Rise | 12:33 |
| Set | 23:47 |
| Elevation at transit | 45° |
| Transit time | 18:10 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 08h 43m 40s", Dec: -7° 14' 01s |
| Magnitude | 5 |
| Constellation | Hydra |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a 08437-0714, 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 08437-0714 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 08437-0714 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 08437-0714
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 8.72786° |
| Declination | -7.23372° |
| Magnitude | 4.72 |
| Constellation | Hydra |
| Elevation | 20.3° |
| Azimuth | -116.8° |