Double Star 16458+0835 Observation Details
16458+0835 Daily Motion
16458+0835 will be visible until October, 31, 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.
16458+0835 Visibility Timetable on February 14
16458+0835 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 15.6% illuminated  | 02:46 | 45° |
| 16458+0835 transit | 05:18 | 61° |
| 16458+0835 set | 11:44 | |
| Moon Set | 11:59 | -3° |
| Astrosession begin | 17:13 | -44° |
| Astrosession end | 03:30 | 53° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:31 | 60° |
| Sunrise | 04:59 | 61° |
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Where is 16458+0835 right now?
16458+0835 is located in the constellation Hercules, at right ascension 16h 45m 49s" and declination 08° 34' 57s. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 33 degrees toward the west-southwest from your location, with an apparent magnitude of 5.33.16458+0835 Star System Description
16458+0835 is Triple Star System located in constellation Hercules at coordinates RA: 16h 45m 49s", Dec: 08° 34' 57s.
The primary component has a magnitude of 5.33, while the secondary component has a magnitude of 9.29. They are separated by 1.2 arcminute at a position angle of 231 degrees. The brightness difference between the two components is 3.96 magnitudes, with the primary component being approximately 38.4 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 5.33, while the secondary component has a magnitude of 9.29. They are separated by 1.2 arcminute at a position angle of 231 degrees. The brightness difference between the two components is 3.96 magnitudes, with the primary component being approximately 38.4 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 16458+0835
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Star System Identifier | 16458+0835 |
| System Type | Triple Star System |
| Primary Star | 43 Her |
| Right Ascension (RA) | 16.76383 (16h 45m 49s") |
| Declination (Dec) | 8.58258 (08° 34' 57s) |
| Magnitude (Primary) | 5.33 |
| Magnitude (Secondary) | 9.29 |
| Spectral Type (Primary/Secondary) | K5III |
| Separation (Arcseconds) | 74.6 |
| Position Angle | 231° |
| Discovery Year | 1783 |
| Last Observed | 2016 |
| Primary Proper Motion (Ra, Dec) | -002+015 |
| Secondary Proper Motion (Ra, Dec) | -007-008 |
| Number of Observations | 28 |
16458+0835 Components
| Component | Magnitude | Separation (arcseconds) | Position Angle |
| AB | 9.29 | 74.6 | 231 |
| BC | 12.38 | 98.9 | 134 |
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 43 Her
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| Object name | 16458+0835 |
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| 16458+0835 coordinates | 16.76383, 8.58258 |
| Center coordinates | 16.76383, 8.58258 |
16458+0835 Passage Through Night
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Current position of 16458+0835
| Time | 01:36 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| 16458+0835 elevation | 33° |
| 16458+0835 Azimuth | -106° |
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Annual motion of 16458+0835
| Date | Sun, 15 February 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 17:12 |
| Twighlight end | 03:24 |
| Twighlight duration | 10h 13m |
| Rise | 22:45 |
| Set | 11:36 |
| Elevation at transit | 61° |
| Transit time | 05:11 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 16h 45m 49s", Dec: 08° 34' 57s |
| Magnitude | 5 |
| Constellation | Hercules |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a 16458+0835, 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 16458+0835 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 16458+0835 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 16458+0835
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 16.76383° |
| Declination | 8.58258° |
| Magnitude | 5.33 |
| Constellation | Hercules |
| Elevation | 33° |
| Azimuth | -105.7° |