NGC1493 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC1493 right now?
NGC1493 is located in the constellation Horologium. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 42° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 11.44.
NGC1493 tonight
NGC1493 visibility on 2026-11-03
NGC1493 Visible from before midnight until sunrise
NGC1493 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 48.5% illuminated  | 01:05 | 44° |
| Moonset | 13:29 | -44° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:58 | -2° |
| NGC1493 rise | 19:09 | |
| NGC1493 transit | 01:08 | 44° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:28 | 26° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:53 | 22° |
| Civil sunrise | 05:18 | 18° |
| Sunrise | 05:41 | 15° |
| NGC1493 set | 07:07 |
Track NGC1493 position throughout the night
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NGC1493 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1493
| Time | 02:10 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 42° |
| Azimuth | 194° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1493 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.
When Is NGC1493 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC1493 will remain visible until March 23, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Wed, 4 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:55 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:24 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 29m |
| Rise | 19:05 |
| Set | 07:03 |
| Elevation at transit | 44° |
| Transit time | 01:04 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 03h 57m 27s", Dec: -46° 12' 38s |
| Magnitude | 11 |
| Constellation | Horologium |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC1493, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when NGC1493 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC1493 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1493
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 03h 57m 27s |
| Declination | -46° 12′ 38″ |
| Magnitude | 11.44 |
| Constellation | Horologium |
| Elevation | 41.8° |
| Azimuth | 194.4° |
Data Credits
The deep-sky information on this page comes from the OpenNGC project developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed catalog data for nebulae, galaxies, clusters and other deep-sky objects.
For details or contributions, visit the official repository: OpenNGC GitHub.