Where is NGC1490 right now?
NGC1490 is located in the constellation Reticulum. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for NGC1490 Tonight
NGC1490 is not visible during this observing period because it remains below the horizon. Its highest sampled position is 13° below the horizon near 01:00.
How NGC1490 Moves Across the Sky
NGC1490 remains below the horizon throughout this 24-hour period, moving from the south-west toward the south. Its smallest distance below the horizon is 13° toward the south.
Track NGC1490 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1490
| Constellation | Reticulum |
| Elevation | -22° |
| Direction | south-east (159°) |
| Magnitude | 13.6 |
NGC1490 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1490
| Time | 21:15 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -22° |
| Azimuth | 159° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1490 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.
NGC1490 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 22, 12:00 | -60° | 191° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 53m | −66° 01′ |
| Oct 22, 13:00 | -61° | 179° | south | Below horizon | 03h 53m | −66° 01′ |
| Oct 22, 14:00 | -60° | 167° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 53m | −66° 01′ |
| Oct 22, 15:00 | -56° | 158° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 53m | −66° 01′ |
| Oct 22, 16:00 | -51° | 152° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 53m | −66° 01′ |
| Oct 22, 17:00 | -45° | 150° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 53m | −66° 01′ |
| Oct 22, 18:00 | -39° | 149° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 53m | −66° 01′ |
| Oct 22, 19:00 | -33° | 151° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 53m | −66° 01′ |
| Oct 22, 20:00 | -28° | 154° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 53m | −66° 01′ |
| Oct 22, 21:00 | -23° | 158° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 53m | −66° 01′ |
| Oct 22, 22:00 | -19° | 163° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 53m | −66° 01′ |
| Oct 22, 23:00 | -16° | 168° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 53m | −66° 01′ |
| Oct 23, 00:00 | -14° | 174° | south | Below horizon | 03h 53m | −66° 01′ |
| Oct 23, 01:00 | -13° | 181° | south | Below horizon | 03h 53m | −66° 01′ |
| Oct 23, 02:00 | -14° | 187° | south | Below horizon | 03h 53m | −66° 01′ |
| Oct 23, 03:00 | -16° | 193° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 53m | −66° 01′ |
| Oct 23, 03:56 — Astronomical night ends | -19° | 198° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 53m | −66° 01′ |
| Oct 23, 04:00 | -19° | 198° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 53m | −66° 01′ |
| Oct 23, 04:26 — Twilight end | -21° | 200° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 53m | −66° 01′ |
| Oct 23, 04:57 — Civil sunrise | -23° | 203° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 53m | −66° 01′ |
| Oct 23, 05:00 | -24° | 203° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 53m | −66° 01′ |
| Oct 23, 05:24 — Sunrise | -26° | 205° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 53m | −66° 01′ |
| Oct 23, 06:00 | -29° | 207° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 53m | −66° 01′ |
| Oct 23, 07:00 | -34° | 209° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 53m | −66° 01′ |
| Oct 23, 08:00 | -40° | 211° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 53m | −66° 01′ |
| Oct 23, 09:00 | -46° | 210° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 53m | −66° 01′ |
| Oct 23, 10:00 | -52° | 207° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 53m | −66° 01′ |
| Oct 23, 11:00 | -57° | 201° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 53m | −66° 01′ |
| Oct 23, 12:00 | -60° | 191° | south | Below horizon | 03h 53m | −66° 01′ |