Double Star 15232+3017 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is 15232+3017 right now?
15232+3017 is located in the constellation Corona Borealis. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 49 degrees toward the east from your location, with an apparent magnitude of 5.64.
Twilight begins at 02:04 local time, and at that moment, 15232+3017 will appear at an altitude of 49 degrees toward the east.
Twilight begins at 02:04 local time, and at that moment, 15232+3017 will appear at an altitude of 49 degrees toward the east.
15232+3017 Visibility on May 17
15232+3017 is visible during the evening hours
15232+3017 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 1.2% illuminated  | 03:25 | 34° |
| 15232+3017 rise | 15:06 | |
| Sunset | 18:09 | 32° |
| Civil sunset | 18:40 | 38° |
| Moon Set | 18:42 | 39° |
| Twighlight start | 19:16 | 45° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:55 | 53° |
| 15232+3017 transit | 22:50 | 83° |
| Astrosession end | 02:12 | 48° |
| Twighlight end | 02:51 | 40° |
| Civil sunrise | 03:27 | 33° |
| Sunrise | 03:58 | 27° |
| 15232+3017 set | 06:35 |
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15232+3017 Star System Description
15232+3017 is 5-star Star System located in constellation Corona Borealis at coordinates RA: 15h 23m 12s", Dec: 30° 17' 17s.
The primary component has a magnitude of 5.64, while the secondary component has a magnitude of 5.95. They are separated by 1.1 arcseconds at a position angle of 35 degrees. The brightness difference between the two components is 0.31 magnitudes, with the primary component being approximately 1.3 times brighter than the secondary.
The primary star is yellow-white in color, and the secondary star is yellow.
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 5.64, while the secondary component has a magnitude of 5.95. They are separated by 1.1 arcseconds at a position angle of 35 degrees. The brightness difference between the two components is 0.31 magnitudes, with the primary component being approximately 1.3 times brighter than the secondary.
The primary star is yellow-white in color, and the secondary star is yellow.
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 15232+3017
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Star System Identifier | 15232+3017 |
| System Type | 5-star Star System |
| Primary Star | eta CrB |
| Right Ascension (RA) | 15.38672 (15h 23m 12s") |
| Declination (Dec) | 30.28825 (30° 17' 17s) |
| Magnitude (Primary) | 5.64 |
| Magnitude (Secondary) | 5.95 |
| Spectral Type (Primary/Secondary) | F8V+G0V (yellow-white/yellow) |
| Separation (Arcseconds) | 1.1 |
| Position Angle | 35° |
| Discovery Year | 1826 |
| Last Observed | 2022 |
| Primary Proper Motion (Ra, Dec) | +117-171 |
| Secondary Proper Motion (Ra, Dec) | +117-171 |
| Number of Observations | 1109 |
15232+3017 Components
| Component | Magnitude | Separation (arcseconds) | Position Angle |
| AB | 5.95 | 1.1 | 35 |
| AB,C | 13.35 | 48.6 | 26 |
| AB,D | 11.0 | 212.8 | 49 |
| AB,E | 17.0 | 193.5 | 136 |
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.
Finder Chart for eta CrB
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| Object name | 15232+3017 |
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| 15232+3017 coordinates | 15.38672, 30.28825 |
| Center coordinates | 15.38672, 30.28825 |
15232+3017 Passage Through Night
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Current position of 15232+3017
| Time | 02:04 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| 15232+3017 elevation | 49° |
| 15232+3017 Azimuth | 85° |
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Annual motion of 15232+3017
15232+3017 will be visible until October, 24, 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 | Mon, 18 May 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 19:51 |
| Twighlight end | 02:06 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 14m |
| Rise | 15:02 |
| Set | 06:31 |
| Elevation at transit | 83° |
| Transit time | 22:46 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 15h 23m 12s", Dec: 30° 17' 17s |
| Magnitude | 6 |
| Constellation | Corona Borealis |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a 15232+3017, 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 15232+3017 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 15232+3017 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 15232+3017
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 15.38672° |
| Declination | 30.28825° |
| Magnitude | 5.64 |
| Constellation | Corona Borealis |
| Elevation | 49.4° |
| Azimuth | 85.2° |