Where is NGC1261 right now?
NGC1261 is located in the constellation Horologium. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 34° toward the south, with an apparent magnitude of 8.63.
Where and When to Look for NGC1261 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC1261 is near 00:00: 35° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Visible.
How NGC1261 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC1261 moves from the south, reaches its highest sampled position at 35° toward the south, and finishes toward the south.
Track NGC1261 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1261
| Constellation | Horologium |
| Elevation | 34° |
| Direction | south (189°) |
| Magnitude | 8.6 |
NGC1261 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1261
| Time | 01:16 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 34° |
| Azimuth | 189° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1261 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.
NGC1261 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 12:00 | -35° | 184° | south | Below horizon | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Nov 2, 13:00 | -34° | 174° | south | Below horizon | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Nov 2, 14:00 | -31° | 164° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Nov 2, 15:00 | -26° | 156° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Nov 2, 16:00 | -20° | 151° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Nov 2, 17:00 | -12° | 147° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Nov 2, 18:00 | -3° | 145° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Nov 2, 19:00 | 5° | 146° | south-east | Very low | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Nov 2, 20:00 | 13° | 148° | south-east | Visible | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Nov 2, 21:00 | 21° | 152° | south-east | Visible | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Nov 2, 22:00 | 28° | 158° | south-east | Visible | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Nov 2, 23:00 | 32° | 166° | south-east | Visible | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Nov 3, 00:00 | 35° | 176° | south | Best view | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Nov 3, 01:00 | 34° | 186° | south | Visible | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Nov 3, 02:00 | 31° | 196° | south-west | Visible | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Nov 3, 03:00 | 26° | 204° | south-west | Visible | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Nov 3, 04:00 | 19° | 209° | south-west | Visible | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Nov 3, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | 16° | 211° | south-west | Visible | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Nov 3, 04:53 — Twilight end | 12° | 213° | south-west | Visible | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Nov 3, 05:00 | 12° | 213° | south-west | Twilight | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Nov 3, 05:18 — Civil sunrise | 9° | 214° | south-west | Very low | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Nov 3, 05:41 — Sunrise | 6° | 214° | south-west | Very low | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Nov 3, 06:00 | 3° | 215° | south-west | Daylight | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Nov 3, 07:00 | -5° | 214° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Nov 3, 08:00 | -14° | 212° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Nov 3, 09:00 | -21° | 208° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Nov 3, 10:00 | -28° | 202° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Nov 3, 11:00 | -32° | 194° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Nov 3, 12:00 | -35° | 184° | south | Below horizon | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |