Double Star 23479-0246 Observation Details
23479-0246 Daily Motion
23479-0246 will be visible until January, 30, 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.
23479-0246 Visibility Timetable on June 14
23479-0246 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Astrosession begin | 23:04 | -32° |
| Moon Rise, 92% illuminated | 23:28 | -28° |
| 23479-0246 rise | 01:58 | |
| Astrosession end | 04:00 | 23° |
| Civil sunrise | 05:29 | 37° |
| Sunrise | 06:04 | 41° |
| 23479-0246 transit | 07:47 | 47° |
| Moon Set | 08:49 | 45° |
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23479-0246 Star System Description
23479-0246 is Triple Star System located in constellation Pisces at coordinates RA: 23h 47m 56s", Dec: -2° 45' 41s.
The primary component has a magnitude of 5.59, while the secondary component has a magnitude of 9.83. They are separated by 2.9 arcminutes at a position angle of 285 degrees. The brightness difference between the two components is 4.24 magnitudes, with the primary component being approximately 49.7 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 5.59, while the secondary component has a magnitude of 9.83. They are separated by 2.9 arcminutes at a position angle of 285 degrees. The brightness difference between the two components is 4.24 magnitudes, with the primary component being approximately 49.7 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 23479-0246
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Star System Identifier | 23479-0246 |
| System Type | Triple Star System |
| Primary Star | 20 Psc |
| Right Ascension (RA) | 23.79903 (23h 47m 56s") |
| Declination (Dec) | -2.76158 (-2° 45' 41s) |
| Magnitude (Primary) | 5.59 |
| Magnitude (Secondary) | 9.83 |
| Spectral Type (Primary/Secondary) | G8III |
| Separation (Arcseconds) | 172.7 |
| Position Angle | 285° |
| Discovery Year | 1824 |
| Last Observed | 2014 |
| Primary Proper Motion (Ra, Dec) | +095+006 |
| Secondary Proper Motion (Ra, Dec) | +049-062 |
| Number of Observations | 15 |
23479-0246 Components
| Component | Magnitude | Separation (arcseconds) | Position Angle |
| AB | 9.83 | 172.7 | 285 |
| BC | 14.02 | 52.2 | 278 |
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 20 Psc
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| Object name | 23479-0246 |
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| 23479-0246 coordinates | 23.79903, -2.76158 |
| Center coordinates | 23.79903, -2.76158 |
23479-0246 Passage Through Night
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Current position of 23479-0246
| Time | 03:33 |
| Latitude | 39.9625 |
| Longitude | -83.0061 |
| 23479-0246 elevation | 18° |
| 23479-0246 Azimuth | -110° |
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Annual motion of 23479-0246
| Date | Sun, 15 June 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 23:00 |
| Twighlight end | 03:54 |
| Twighlight duration | 5h 54m |
| Rise | 01:54 |
| Set | 13:33 |
| Elevation at transit | 47° |
| Transit time | 07:43 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 23h 47m 56s", Dec: -2° 45' 41s |
| Magnitude | 6 |
| Constellation | Pisces |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a 23479-0246, 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 23479-0246 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.
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 23479-0246 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.