Hind's Nebula (NGC1555) Observation Details
NGC1555 Daily Motion
NGC1555 will rise at 21:48, during twilight, and will ascend to 66° by the time twilight ends at 03:39.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 August 31
NGC1555 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moon Rise, 46.4% illuminated | 11:58 | -1° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:10 | -24° |
| Moon Set | 21:19 | -5° |
| NGC1555 rise | 21:48 | |
| Astrosession end | 03:06 | 61° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:11 | 70° |
| Sunrise | 04:39 | 72° |
| NGC1555 transit | 04:49 | 72° |
Track NGC1555 Position Throughout the Night
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Where is NGC1555 right now?
NGC1555 is located in the constellation Taurus, at right ascension 04h 21m 59s" and declination 19° 32' 06s. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.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 | 19:55 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC1555 elevation | -18° |
| NGC1555 Azimuth | -46° |
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 | Mon, 1 September 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 19:08 |
| Twighlight end | 03:04 |
| Twighlight duration | 8h 57m |
| Rise | 21:44 |
| Set | 11:47 |
| Elevation at transit | 72° |
| Transit time | 04:45 |
| 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 | -18.4° |
| Azimuth | -45.8° |
Data Credits
The nebulae information on this page is sourced from the OpenNGC project, developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed data on the NGC catalog, which is a valuable resource for exploring deep-sky objects such as nebulae.
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