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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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Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

IC4170 Position and Visibility Tonight

IC4170

Where is IC4170 right now?

IC4170 is located in the constellation Coma Berenices. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 52 degrees toward the southwest from your location, with an apparent magnitude of .
Twilight begins at 19:59 local time, and at that moment, IC4170 will appear at an altitude of 52 degrees toward the southwest.

IC4170 Visibility on July 05

IC4170 is visible from sunset through most of the night

IC4170 Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
IC4170 transit17:2174°
Sunset18:3068°
Civil sunset19:0263°
Twighlight start19:4156°
Astrosession begin20:2447°
Moon Rise, 78% illuminated 21:2635°
IC4170 set00:28
Astrosession end02:00-15°
Moon Set09:20-8°
IC4170 rise10:09

Track IC4170 Position Throughout the Night

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Finder Chart for IC4170

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Object nameIC4170
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
IC4170 coordinates13.09301, 21.13503
Center coordinates13.09301, 21.13503

IC4170 Passage Through Night

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Current position of IC4170

Time19:59
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
IC4170 elevation52°
IC4170 Azimuth256°
Here you can see the current position of the IC4170 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the IC4170's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of IC4170


IC4170 will be visible until August, 19, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.
Time
DateMon, 6 July 2026
Twighlight start20:22
Twighlight end01:59
Twighlight duration6h 37m
Rise10:09
Set00:24
Elevation at transit74°
Transit time17:17
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 13h 05m 34s", Dec: 21° 08' 06s
Magnitude-
ConstellationComa Berenices
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a IC4170, 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 IC4170 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 IC4170

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension13.09301°
Declination21.13503°
Magnitude
ConstellationComa Berenices
Elevation52.1°
Azimuth256°

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.