Where is NGC1550 right now?
NGC1550 is located in the constellation Taurus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 52° toward the south, with an apparent magnitude of 12.08.

Where and When to Look for NGC1550 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC1550 is near 21:00: 52° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Visible.

How NGC1550 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC1550 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 52° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track NGC1550 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1550
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Elevation | 52° |
| Direction | south (178°) |
| Magnitude | 12.1 |
NGC1550 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1550
| Time | 20:44 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 52° |
| Azimuth | 178° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1550 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.
NGC1550 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Nov 5, 12:00 | -30° | 57° | north-east | Below horizon | 04h 19m | +02° 24′ |
| Nov 5, 13:00 | -19° | 69° | north-east | Below horizon | 04h 19m | +02° 24′ |
| Nov 5, 14:00 | -8° | 80° | east | Below horizon | 04h 19m | +02° 24′ |
| Nov 5, 15:00 | 3° | 90° | east | Very low | 04h 19m | +02° 24′ |
| Nov 5, 16:00 | 15° | 100° | east | Visible | 04h 19m | +02° 24′ |
| Nov 5, 17:00 | 26° | 110° | south-east | Visible | 04h 19m | +02° 24′ |
| Nov 5, 18:00 | 36° | 123° | south-east | Visible | 04h 19m | +02° 24′ |
| Nov 5, 19:00 | 45° | 139° | south-east | Visible | 04h 19m | +02° 24′ |
| Nov 5, 20:00 | 51° | 160° | south-east | Visible | 04h 19m | +02° 24′ |
| Nov 5, 21:00 | 52° | 184° | south | Best view | 04h 19m | +02° 24′ |
| Nov 5, 22:00 | 49° | 208° | south-west | Visible | 04h 19m | +02° 24′ |
| Nov 5, 23:00 | 42° | 227° | south-west | Visible | 04h 19m | +02° 24′ |
| Nov 6, 00:00 | 33° | 242° | south-west | Visible | 04h 19m | +02° 24′ |
| Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends | 27° | 249° | south-west | Visible | 04h 19m | +02° 24′ |
| Nov 6, 01:00 | 22° | 254° | south-west | Visible | 04h 19m | +02° 24′ |
| Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end | 21° | 255° | south-west | Twilight | 04h 19m | +02° 24′ |
| Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise | 15° | 260° | west | Twilight | 04h 19m | +02° 24′ |
| Nov 6, 02:00 | 11° | 264° | west | Twilight | 04h 19m | +02° 24′ |
| Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise | 9° | 265° | west | Very low | 04h 19m | +02° 24′ |
| Nov 6, 03:00 | -1° | 274° | west | Below horizon | 04h 19m | +02° 24′ |
| Nov 6, 04:00 | -12° | 284° | north-west | Below horizon | 04h 19m | +02° 24′ |
| Nov 6, 05:00 | -23° | 294° | north-west | Below horizon | 04h 19m | +02° 24′ |
| Nov 6, 06:00 | -33° | 307° | north-west | Below horizon | 04h 19m | +02° 24′ |
| Nov 6, 07:00 | -41° | 323° | north-west | Below horizon | 04h 19m | +02° 24′ |
| Nov 6, 08:00 | -46° | 343° | north-west | Below horizon | 04h 19m | +02° 24′ |
| Nov 6, 09:00 | -48° | 5° | north | Below horizon | 04h 19m | +02° 24′ |
| Nov 6, 10:00 | -44° | 26° | north-east | Below horizon | 04h 19m | +02° 24′ |
| Nov 6, 11:00 | -38° | 44° | north-east | Below horizon | 04h 19m | +02° 24′ |
| Nov 6, 12:00 | -29° | 58° | north-east | Below horizon | 04h 19m | +02° 24′ |