Double Star 20299-1835 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is 20299-1835 right now?
20299-1835 is located in the constellation Capricornus. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 19 degrees toward the southwest from your location, with an apparent magnitude of 5.91.
Twilight begins at 23:40 local time, and at that moment, 20299-1835 will appear at an altitude of 19 degrees toward the southwest.
Twilight begins at 23:40 local time, and at that moment, 20299-1835 will appear at an altitude of 19 degrees toward the southwest.
20299-1835 Visibility on June 04
20299-1835 is visible in the early morning sky until sunrise
20299-1835 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Astrosession begin | 20:15 | -17° |
Moon Rise, 88.5% illuminated  | 21:31 | -3° |
| 20299-1835 rise | 21:46 | |
| Astrosession end | 01:56 | 33° |
| Twighlight end | 02:39 | 34° |
| 20299-1835 transit | 02:45 | 34° |
| Civil sunrise | 03:17 | 34° |
| Sunrise | 03:49 | 32° |
| Moon Set | 07:18 | 5° |
| 20299-1835 set | 07:45 |
Track 20299-1835 Position Throughout the Night
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20299-1835 Star System Description
20299-1835 is Double Star System located in constellation Capricornus at coordinates RA: 20h 29m 53s", Dec: -18° 34' 59s.
The primary component has a magnitude of 5.91, while the secondary component has a magnitude of 6.68. They are separated by 25 arcseconds at a position angle of 243 degrees. The brightness difference between the two components is 0.77 magnitudes, with the primary component being approximately 2 times brighter than the secondary.
The primary and secondary stars are both white in color
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 5.91, while the secondary component has a magnitude of 6.68. They are separated by 25 arcseconds at a position angle of 243 degrees. The brightness difference between the two components is 0.77 magnitudes, with the primary component being approximately 2 times brighter than the secondary.
The primary and secondary stars are both white in color
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 20299-1835
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Star System Identifier | 20299-1835 |
| System Type | Double Star System |
| Primary Star | 12 Cap |
| Right Ascension (RA) | 20.49831 (20h 29m 53s") |
| Declination (Dec) | -18.58317 (-18° 34' 59s) |
| Magnitude (Primary) | 5.91 |
| Magnitude (Secondary) | 6.68 |
| Spectral Type (Primary/Secondary) | A3Vn+A7V (white/white) |
| Separation (Arcseconds) | 25.0 |
| Position Angle | 243° |
| Discovery Year | 1777 |
| Last Observed | 2019 |
| Primary Proper Motion (Ra, Dec) | +026-080 |
| Secondary Proper Motion (Ra, Dec) | +014-088 |
| Number of Observations | 90 |
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 12 Cap
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| Object name | 20299-1835 |
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| 20299-1835 coordinates | 20.49831, -18.58317 |
| Center coordinates | 20.49831, -18.58317 |
20299-1835 Passage Through Night
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Current position of 20299-1835
| Time | 23:40 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| 20299-1835 elevation | 19° |
| 20299-1835 Azimuth | -133° |
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Annual motion of 20299-1835
20299-1835 will be visible until November, 26, 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 | Fri, 5 June 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:11 |
| Twighlight end | 01:50 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 39m |
| Rise | 21:42 |
| Set | 07:41 |
| Elevation at transit | 34° |
| Transit time | 02:42 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 20h 29m 53s", Dec: -18° 34' 59s |
| Magnitude | 6 |
| Constellation | Capricornus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a 20299-1835, 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 20299-1835 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 20299-1835 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 20299-1835
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 20.49831° |
| Declination | -18.58317° |
| Magnitude | 5.91 |
| Constellation | Capricornus |
| Elevation | 19.1° |
| Azimuth | -133.5° |