IC1261 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is IC1261 right now?
IC1261 is located in the constellation Draco. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 33 degrees, IC1261 is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 03:54 local time, and at that moment, IC1261 will appear at an altitude of 33 degrees toward the northwest.
Twilight begins at 03:54 local time, and at that moment, IC1261 will appear at an altitude of 33 degrees toward the northwest.
IC1261 Visibility on July 09
IC1261 is Not visible tonight
IC1261 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| IC1261 is always above the horizon | ||
| Sunset | 18:29 | 49° |
| Civil sunset | 19:01 | 52° |
| Twighlight start | 19:39 | 54° |
| Astrosession begin | 20:22 | 55° |
| IC1261 is always above the horizon | ||
| IC1261 transit | 21:22 | 56° |
Moon Rise, 37% illuminated  | 23:11 | 53° |
| Astrosession end | 02:04 | 41° |
| Twighlight end | 02:46 | 38° |
| Civil sunrise | 03:24 | 35° |
| Sunrise | 03:56 | 32° |
| Moon Set | 13:51 | 29° |
Track IC1261 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for IC1261
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| Object name | IC1261 |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| IC1261 coordinates | 17.38982, 71.26364 |
| Center coordinates | 17.38982, 71.26364 |
IC1261 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC1261
| Time | 03:54 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| IC1261 elevation | 33° |
| IC1261 Azimuth | 338° |
Here you can see the current position of the IC1261 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the IC1261's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of IC1261
IC1261 will be visible throughout the entire year. However, it will change its position significantly, moving 37 degrees over time. You can find the best times to observe IC1261, when it reaches its highest elevation, in the annual motion section.
| Date | Fri, 10 July 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:16 |
| Twighlight end | 01:59 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 42m |
| Rise | IC1261 is always up |
| Set | IC1261 is always up |
| Elevation at transit | 56° |
| Transit time | 21:18 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 17h 23m 23s", Dec: 71° 15' 49s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Draco |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a IC1261, 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 IC1261 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 IC1261 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 IC1261
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 17.38982° |
| Declination | 71.26364° |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Draco |
| Elevation | 32.5° |
| Azimuth | 337.9° |
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.