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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
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Longitude:
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NGC2129 Observation Details

NGC2129

NGC2129 Daily Motion

NGC2129 will reach transit at 16:24. By the time twilight starts at 23:40 it will be at an elevation of 0° degrees and will set at 23:41, before twilight ends.
NGC2129 will become visible in August, 10. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from August, 10, NGC2129 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.

NGC2129 Visibility Timetable on May 09

NGC2129 Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
NGC2129 transit16:2476°
Moon Rise, 87.7% illuminated17:0074°
Sunset20:2737°
Civil sunset20:5731°
Astrosession begin22:1016°
NGC2129 set23:41
Astrosession end04:44-29°
Moon Set04:47-29°
NGC2129 rise09:03

Track NGC2129 Position Throughout the Night

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Finder Chart for NGC2129

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Object nameNGC2129
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
NGC2129 coordinates6.01848, 23.32217
Center coordinates6.01848, 23.32217

NGC2129 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC2129

Time23:40
Latitude37.751
Longitude-97.822
NGC2129 elevation0°
NGC2129 Azimuth60°
Here you can see the current position of the NGC2129 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC2129's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of NGC2129

Time
DateSat, 10 May 2025
Twighlight start22:11
Twighlight end04:42
Twighlight duration7h 31m
Rise09:03
Set23:37
Elevation at transit76°
Transit time16:20
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 06h 01m 06s", Dec: 23° 19' 19s
Magnitude7
ConstellationGemini
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC2129, 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 NGC2129 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.

Data Credits

The nebulae information on this page is sourced from the OpenNGC project, developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed data on the NGC catalog, which is a valuable resource for exploring deep-sky objects such as nebulae.

For more details or to contribute to OpenNGC, visit the official GitHub repository: OpenNGC on GitHub.