Camelopardalis Constellation
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Camelopardalis, the giraffe, is a large but faint constellation in the northern sky, representing a giraffe or a camel.
Camelopardalis Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Camelopardalis is always above the horizon | ||
Moon Rise, 91.9% illuminated  | 16:14 | 38° |
| Sunset | 18:31 | 30° |
| Civil sunset | 19:03 | 28° |
| Twighlight start | 19:42 | 26° |
| Moon Set | 01:36 | 26° |
| Astrosession end | 02:39 | 29° |
| Civil sunrise | 03:18 | 31° |
| Astrosession begin | 03:28 | 32° |
| Camelopardalis is always above the horizon | ||
| Sunrise | 03:50 | 33° |
| Camelopardalis Transit | 10:39 | 52° |
Track Camelopardalis Position Throughout the Night
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Nebulae in the constellation Camelopardalis
IC0342
Galaxy
IC0342 is a galaxy with apparent magnitude 9.68 in the constellation Camelopardalis, spanning approximately 19.8 arcseconds in the sky.
IC2184
Group of galaxies
IC2184 is a group of galaxies with apparent magnitude in the constellation Camelopardalis, spanning approximately 1.1 arcseconds in the sky.
NGC1502
Open Cluster
NGC1502 is an open cluster with apparent magnitude 6.90 in the constellation Camelopardalis, spanning approximately 10.2 arcseconds in the sky.
NGC1708
Open Cluster
NGC1708 is an open cluster with apparent magnitude in the constellation Camelopardalis, spanning approximately 6 arcseconds in the sky.
NGC2403
Galaxy
NGC2403 is a galaxy with apparent magnitude 8.43 in the constellation Camelopardalis, spanning approximately 20 arcseconds in the sky.
NGC2404
HII Ionized region
NGC2404 is a hii ionized region with apparent magnitude in the constellation Camelopardalis.
NGC2408
Open Cluster
NGC2408 is an open cluster with apparent magnitude in the constellation Camelopardalis.
Annual motion of Camelopardalis
| Date | Sun, 28 June 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:21 |
| Twighlight end | 01:50 |
| Twighlight duration | 5h 29m |
| Rise | Camelopardalis is always up |
| Set | Camelopardalis is always up |
| Elevation at transit | 52° |
| Transit time | 10:35 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 05h 54m 59s", Dec: 75° 06' 08s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Camelopardalis, 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 Camelopardalis 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 Camelopardalis 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.
Acknowledgements
We gratefully acknowledge the International Astronomical Union (IAU) for defining and standardizing the official constellation boundaries, which provide a consistent framework for celestial mapping.
Special thanks to Sky & Telescope Magazine and contributors Roger Sinnott and Rick Fienberg for their collaboration in producing the charts and tables. The constellation patterns, drawn by Alan MacRobert, were influenced by the work of H. A. Rey and thoughtfully adjusted to align with earlier traditions.