Hind's Nebula (NGC1555) Observation Details
NGC1555 Daily Motion
NGC1555 will rise before twilight begins, at 15:41, and will reach 36° elevation by the time twilight commences at 18:45. It will reach its transit at 72° by 22:43 and gradually fade away as the night ends at 03:50, maintaining an elevation of around 22°.NGC1555 will be visible until April, 12, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.
NGC1555 Visibility Timetable on November 17
NGC1555 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moon Rise, 12.6% illuminated | 01:31 | 50° |
| Moon Set | 12:57 | -25° |
| NGC1555 rise | 15:41 | |
| Astrosession begin | 16:26 | 8° |
| NGC1555 transit | 22:43 | 72° |
| Astrosession end | 03:19 | 28° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:21 | 16° |
| Sunrise | 04:51 | 10° |
| NGC1555 set | 05:44 |
Track NGC1555 Position Throughout the Night
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Where is Hind's Nebula right now?
Hind's Nebula (NGC1555) is located in the constellation Taurus, at right ascension 04h 21m 59s" and declination 19° 32' 06s. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 36 degrees toward the west from your location, with an apparent magnitude of 9.98.Finder Chart for NGC1555
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| Object name | NGC1555 |
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| NGC1555 coordinates | 4.36651, 19.53517 |
| Center coordinates | 4.36651, 19.53517 |
NGC1555 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1555
| Time | 18:45 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC1555 elevation | 36° |
| NGC1555 Azimuth | -92° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC1555 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC1555's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC1555
| Date | Tue, 18 November 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 16:25 |
| Twighlight end | 03:17 |
| Twighlight duration | 11h 51m |
| Rise | 15:37 |
| Set | 05:40 |
| Elevation at transit | 72° |
| Transit time | 22:39 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 04h 21m 59s", Dec: 19° 32' 06s |
| Magnitude | 10 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC1555, 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 NGC1555 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.
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 NGC1555 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.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of NGC1555
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 4.36651° |
| Declination | 19.53517° |
| Magnitude | 9.98 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Elevation | 35.6° |
| Azimuth | -91.6° |
Data Credits
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