NGC2542 Observation Details
NGC2542 Daily Motion
NGC2542 will become visible in October, 3. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from October, 3, NGC2542 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
NGC2542 Visibility Timetable on September 16
NGC2542 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moon Rise, 40% illuminated | 23:17 | -36° |
| NGC2542 transit | 07:39 | 40° |
| NGC2542 set | 12:58 | |
| Moon Set | 14:47 | -21° |
| Astrosession begin | 18:42 | -63° |
| NGC2542 rise | 02:16 | |
| Astrosession end | 03:22 | 12° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:24 | 23° |
| Sunrise | 04:52 | 27° |
Track NGC2542 Position Throughout the Night
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Where is NGC2542 right now?
NGC2542 is located in the constellation Puppis, at right ascension 08h 11m 16s" and declination -12° 55' 37s. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 17 degrees toward the west-southwest from your location, with an apparent magnitude of 4.72.Finder Chart for NGC2542
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| Object name | NGC2542 |
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| NGC2542 coordinates | 8.18789, -12.92708 |
| Center coordinates | 8.18789, -12.92708 |
NGC2542 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2542
| Time | 03:52 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC2542 elevation | 17° |
| NGC2542 Azimuth | -122° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC2542 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC2542's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC2542
| Date | Wed, 17 September 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 18:36 |
| Twighlight end | 03:17 |
| Twighlight duration | 9h 40m |
| Rise | 02:12 |
| Set | 12:50 |
| Elevation at transit | 40° |
| Transit time | 07:31 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 08h 11m 16s", Dec: -12° 55' 37s |
| Magnitude | 5 |
| Constellation | Puppis |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC2542, 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 NGC2542 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 NGC2542 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.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of NGC2542
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 8.18789° |
| Declination | -12.92708° |
| Magnitude | 4.72 |
| Constellation | Puppis |
| Elevation | 17.3° |
| Azimuth | -122.2° |
Data Credits
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