Where is NGC0288 right now?
NGC0288 is located in the constellation Sculptor. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 17° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 8.13.
Where and When to Look for NGC0288 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC0288 is near 22:00: 26° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Visible.
How NGC0288 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC0288 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 26° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track NGC0288 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC0288
| Constellation | Sculptor |
| Elevation | 17° |
| Direction | south-east (145°) |
| Magnitude | 8.1 |
NGC0288 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC0288
| Time | 19:24 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 17° |
| Azimuth | 145° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC0288 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.
NGC0288 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 22, 12:00 | -62° | 77° | north-east | Below horizon | 00h 52m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 22, 13:00 | -50° | 88° | east | Below horizon | 00h 52m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 22, 14:00 | -38° | 97° | east | Below horizon | 00h 52m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 22, 15:00 | -26° | 105° | south-east | Below horizon | 00h 52m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 22, 16:00 | -15° | 112° | south-east | Below horizon | 00h 52m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 22, 17:00 | -4° | 121° | south-east | Below horizon | 00h 52m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 22, 18:00 | 6° | 130° | south-east | Very low | 00h 52m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 22, 19:00 | 14° | 141° | south-east | Visible | 00h 52m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 22, 20:00 | 21° | 153° | south-east | Visible | 00h 52m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 22, 21:00 | 25° | 167° | south-east | Visible | 00h 52m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 22, 22:00 | 26° | 182° | south | Best view | 00h 52m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 22, 23:00 | 24° | 196° | south-west | Visible | 00h 52m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 23, 00:00 | 19° | 210° | south-west | Visible | 00h 52m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 23, 01:00 | 12° | 222° | south-west | Visible | 00h 52m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 23, 02:00 | 4° | 232° | south-west | Very low | 00h 52m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 23, 03:00 | -6° | 241° | south-west | Below horizon | 00h 52m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 23, 03:56 — Astronomical night ends | -16° | 249° | south-west | Below horizon | 00h 52m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 23, 04:00 | -17° | 249° | south-west | Below horizon | 00h 52m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 23, 04:26 — Twilight end | -22° | 253° | south-west | Below horizon | 00h 52m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 23, 04:57 — Civil sunrise | -28° | 257° | south-west | Below horizon | 00h 52m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 23, 05:00 | -29° | 257° | south-west | Below horizon | 00h 52m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 23, 05:24 — Sunrise | -33° | 260° | west | Below horizon | 00h 52m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 23, 06:00 | -40° | 265° | west | Below horizon | 00h 52m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 23, 07:00 | -52° | 274° | west | Below horizon | 00h 52m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 23, 08:00 | -64° | 286° | north-west | Below horizon | 00h 52m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 23, 09:00 | -75° | 311° | north-west | Below horizon | 00h 52m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 23, 10:00 | -79° | 10° | north | Below horizon | 00h 52m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 23, 11:00 | -72° | 58° | north-east | Below horizon | 00h 52m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 23, 12:00 | -61° | 78° | north-east | Below horizon | 00h 52m | −26° 35′ |