NGC1099 Observation Details
NGC1099 Daily Motion
NGC1099 will be visible until February, 18, 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.
NGC1099 Visibility Timetable on September 05
NGC1099 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moon Rise, 91% illuminated | 16:05 | -65° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:01 | -33° |
| NGC1099 rise | 21:51 | |
| Moon Set | 02:13 | 34° |
| NGC1099 transit | 02:53 | 35° |
| Astrosession end | 03:11 | 35° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:15 | 32° |
| Sunrise | 04:43 | 29° |
| NGC1099 set | 07:56 |
Track NGC1099 Position Throughout the Night
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Where is NGC1099 right now?
NGC1099 is located in the constellation Eridanus, at right ascension 02h 45m 18s" and declination -17° 42' 30s. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.Finder Chart for NGC1099
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| Object name | NGC1099 |
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| NGC1099 coordinates | 2.75501, -17.70836 |
| Center coordinates | 2.75501, -17.70836 |
NGC1099 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1099
| Time | 10:08 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC1099 elevation | -25° |
| NGC1099 Azimuth | 94° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC1099 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC1099's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC1099
| Date | Fri, 5 September 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 18:57 |
| Twighlight end | 03:05 |
| Twighlight duration | 8h 8m |
| Rise | 21:51 |
| Set | 07:56 |
| Elevation at transit | 35° |
| Transit time | 02:53 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 02h 45m 18s", Dec: -17° 42' 30s |
| Magnitude | 13 |
| Constellation | Eridanus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC1099, 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 NGC1099 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.
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 NGC1099 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.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of NGC1099
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 2.75501° |
| Declination | -17.70836° |
| Magnitude | 13.21 |
| Constellation | Eridanus |
| Elevation | -24.8° |
| Azimuth | 93.9° |
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.