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Merope Nebula (NGC1435) Position and Visibility Tonight

NGC1435

Where is Merope Nebula right now?

Merope Nebula (NGC1435) is located in the constellation Taurus. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.

NGC1435 Visibility on July 11

NGC1435 is visible in the early morning sky until sunrise

NGC1435 Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Set16:21-13°
Astrosession begin20:20-28°
NGC1435 rise00:18
Moon Rise, 16.7% illuminated 00:363°
Astrosession end02:0620°
Twighlight end02:4828°
Civil sunrise03:2635°
Sunrise03:5742°
NGC1435 transit07:3576°

Track NGC1435 Position Throughout the Night

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NGC1435 Image Gallery

DSS Blue

NGC1435 photo taken with blue filter
These images are valuable for highlighting the presence of younger, hotter stars, which emit more light in the blue wavelengths.

DSS Red

NGC1435 photo taken with red filter
These images are excellent for detecting older, cooler stars, as well as emission nebulae, which glow primarily in the red due to hydrogen alpha emissions.

DSS Near-Infrared

NGC1435 photo taken with Near-Infrared filter
These images can penetrate dust clouds that obscure visible light, revealing structures and objects hidden within.

DSS Composite image

NGC1435 color image
DSS Color images are composite images created by combining the blue, red, and often near-infrared images to produce a full-color representation.

The photos are taken from the Digitized Sky Survey 2 (DSS2), which was produced at the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) under NASA contract, using data from the UK Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), the European Southern Observatory (ESO), and the National Geographic Society-Palomar Observatory Sky Survey (POSS II).

Special thanks to the National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO), the Royal Observatory, Edinburgh, and the California Institute of Technology for their significant contributions.

Finder Chart for NGC1435

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Object nameNGC1435
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
NGC1435 coordinates3.76947, 23.76497
Center coordinates3.76947, 23.76497

NGC1435 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC1435

Time16:24
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
NGC1435 elevation-14°
NGC1435 Azimuth315°
Here you can see the current position of the NGC1435 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC1435's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of NGC1435


NGC1435 will become visible in July, 13. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from July, 13, NGC1435 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation. Time
DateSun, 12 July 2026
Twighlight start20:19
Twighlight end02:04
Twighlight duration6h 46m
Rise00:18
Set14:52
Elevation at transit76°
Transit time07:35
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 03h 46m 10s", Dec: 23° 45' 53s
Magnitude-
ConstellationTaurus
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC1435, 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 NGC1435 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 NGC1435

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension3.76947°
Declination23.76497°
Magnitude
ConstellationTaurus
Elevation-13.7°
Azimuth315.1°

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.