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This Earth map lets you select the observer’s location used to calculate the bearing and elevation of celestial objects. The selected point determines how the sky, rise and set times, and object positions are shown.
Your location: Columbus, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
39.9612
Longitude:
-82.9988

Where is NGC0281 right now?

NGC0281 is located in the constellation Cassiopeia. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 48° toward the north-west, with an apparent magnitude of .

Where is NGC0281 right now?

Where and When to Look for NGC0281 Tonight

The best available observing time for NGC0281 during this observing period is around 21:43, at 48° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Best view.

How NGC0281 Moves Across the Sky

During this 24-hour period, NGC0281 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 73° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-east.

Track NGC0281 position throughout the night

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Elevation (degrees)
Time
Altitude
Azimuth
Shift the map to change the time and observe NGC0281 changing position in the night sky.

Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC0281

ConstellationCassiopeia
Elevation48°
Directionnorth-west (314°)

NGC0281 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC0281

Time21:43
Latitude39.9612
Longitude-82.9988
Elevation48°
Azimuth314°
Here you can see the current position of NGC0281 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool lets you track its movement throughout the night with accurate, up-to-date information.

NGC0281 Position by Hour

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TimeElevationAzimuthDirectionVisibilityRADec
Nov 1, 12:0035°42°north-eastDaylight00h 52m+56° 37′
Nov 1, 13:0043°45°north-eastTwilight00h 52m+56° 37′
Nov 1, 14:0051°46°north-eastVisible00h 52m+56° 37′
Nov 1, 15:0059°44°north-eastVisible00h 52m+56° 37′
Nov 1, 16:0067°36°north-eastVisible00h 52m+56° 37′
Nov 1, 17:0072°18°north-eastVisible00h 52m+56° 37′
Nov 1, 18:0073°350°northVisible00h 52m+56° 37′
Nov 1, 19:0069°328°north-westVisible00h 52m+56° 37′
Nov 1, 20:0062°318°north-westVisible00h 52m+56° 37′
Nov 1, 21:0054°314°north-westVisible00h 52m+56° 37′
Nov 1, 22:0045°315°north-westVisible00h 52m+56° 37′
Nov 1, 23:0037°317°north-westVisible00h 52m+56° 37′
Nov 2, 00:0030°321°north-westVisible00h 52m+56° 37′
Nov 2, 00:30 — Astronomical night ends26°323°north-westVisible00h 52m+56° 37′
Nov 2, 01:0023°326°north-westVisible00h 52m+56° 37′
Nov 2, 01:02 — Twilight end23°326°north-westTwilight00h 52m+56° 37′
Nov 2, 01:34 — Civil sunrise19°329°north-westTwilight00h 52m+56° 37′
Nov 2, 02:0017°332°north-westTwilight00h 52m+56° 37′
Nov 2, 02:03 — Sunrise17°332°north-westTwilight00h 52m+56° 37′
Nov 2, 03:0012°339°north-westDaylight00h 52m+56° 37′
Nov 2, 04:009°347°north-westDaylight00h 52m+56° 37′
Nov 2, 05:007°355°northDaylight00h 52m+56° 37′
Nov 2, 06:007°3°northDaylight00h 52m+56° 37′
Nov 2, 07:008°11°north-eastDaylight00h 52m+56° 37′
Nov 2, 08:0011°19°north-eastDaylight00h 52m+56° 37′
Nov 2, 09:0016°26°north-eastDaylight00h 52m+56° 37′
Nov 2, 10:0021°33°north-eastDaylight00h 52m+56° 37′
Nov 2, 11:0028°38°north-eastDaylight00h 52m+56° 37′
Nov 2, 12:0035°42°north-eastDaylight00h 52m+56° 37′

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