NGC2542 Observation Details
NGC2542 Daily Motion
NGC2542 will reach transit at 18:17. By the time twilight starts at 21:29 it will be at an elevation of 21° degrees and will set at 23:31, before twilight ends.NGC2542 will become visible in October, 8. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from October, 8, NGC2542 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
NGC2542 Visibility Timetable on May 10
NGC2542 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moon Rise, 93.1% illuminated | 17:45 | 36° |
| NGC2542 transit | 18:17 | 37° |
| Sunset | 20:20 | 30° |
| Civil sunset | 20:52 | 26° |
| Astrosession begin | 22:10 | 14° |
| NGC2542 set | 23:31 | |
| Astrosession end | 04:17 | -52° |
| Moon Set | 04:51 | -57° |
| NGC2542 rise | 12:59 |
Track NGC2542 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC2542
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| Object name | NGC2542 |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| 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 | 06:33 |
| Latitude | 40.3052 |
| Longitude | -79.5418 |
| NGC2542 elevation | -62° |
| NGC2542 Azimuth | -8° |
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 | Sat, 10 May 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 22:06 |
| Twighlight end | 04:13 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 7m |
| Rise | 12:59 |
| Set | 23:27 |
| Elevation at transit | 37° |
| Transit time | 18:13 |
| 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.
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.
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