Where is NGC1493 right now?
NGC1493 is located in the constellation Horologium. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 37° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 11.44.

Where and When to Look for NGC1493 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC1493 is near 01:00: 44° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Visible.

How NGC1493 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC1493 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 44° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track NGC1493 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1493
| Constellation | Horologium |
| Elevation | 37° |
| Direction | south-west (206°) |
| Magnitude | 11.4 |
NGC1493 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1493
| Time | 03:08 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 37° |
| Azimuth | 206° |
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.
NGC1493 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 12:00 | -41° | 196° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 57m | −46° 12′ |
| Nov 2, 13:00 | -44° | 182° | south | Below horizon | 03h 57m | −46° 12′ |
| Nov 2, 14:00 | -43° | 168° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 57m | −46° 12′ |
| Nov 2, 15:00 | -38° | 156° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 57m | −46° 12′ |
| Nov 2, 16:00 | -31° | 147° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 57m | −46° 12′ |
| Nov 2, 17:00 | -22° | 141° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 57m | −46° 12′ |
| Nov 2, 18:00 | -12° | 138° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 57m | −46° 12′ |
| Nov 2, 19:00 | -2° | 136° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 57m | −46° 12′ |
| Nov 2, 20:00 | 9° | 137° | south-east | Very low | 03h 57m | −46° 12′ |
| Nov 2, 21:00 | 19° | 140° | south-east | Visible | 03h 57m | −46° 12′ |
| Nov 2, 22:00 | 28° | 145° | south-east | Visible | 03h 57m | −46° 12′ |
| Nov 2, 23:00 | 36° | 153° | south-east | Visible | 03h 57m | −46° 12′ |
| Nov 3, 00:00 | 41° | 164° | south-east | Visible | 03h 57m | −46° 12′ |
| Nov 3, 01:00 | 44° | 178° | south | Best view | 03h 57m | −46° 12′ |
| Nov 3, 02:00 | 42° | 192° | south-west | Visible | 03h 57m | −46° 12′ |
| Nov 3, 03:00 | 38° | 204° | south-west | Visible | 03h 57m | −46° 12′ |
| Nov 3, 04:00 | 30° | 213° | south-west | Visible | 03h 57m | −46° 12′ |
| Nov 3, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | 26° | 216° | south-west | Visible | 03h 57m | −46° 12′ |
| Nov 3, 04:53 — Twilight end | 22° | 219° | south-west | Visible | 03h 57m | −46° 12′ |
| Nov 3, 05:00 | 21° | 219° | south-west | Twilight | 03h 57m | −46° 12′ |
| Nov 3, 05:18 — Civil sunrise | 18° | 220° | south-west | Twilight | 03h 57m | −46° 12′ |
| Nov 3, 05:41 — Sunrise | 15° | 222° | south-west | Twilight | 03h 57m | −46° 12′ |
| Nov 3, 06:00 | 12° | 223° | south-west | Daylight | 03h 57m | −46° 12′ |
| Nov 3, 07:00 | 1° | 224° | south-west | Daylight | 03h 57m | −46° 12′ |
| Nov 3, 08:00 | -9° | 223° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 57m | −46° 12′ |
| Nov 3, 09:00 | -19° | 220° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 57m | −46° 12′ |
| Nov 3, 10:00 | -28° | 215° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 57m | −46° 12′ |
| Nov 3, 11:00 | -36° | 207° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 57m | −46° 12′ |
| Nov 3, 12:00 | -42° | 195° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 57m | −46° 12′ |