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Observation Settings

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This Earth map lets you select the observer’s location used to calculate the bearing and elevation of celestial objects. The selected point determines how the sky, rise and set times, and object positions are shown.
Your location: Santa Clara, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

Where is NGC1566 right now?

NGC1566 is located in the constellation Dorado. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.

Track NGC1566 Position Throughout the Night

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Time
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Shift the map to change the time and observe NGC1566 changing position in the night sky.

Where and When to Look for NGC1566 Tonight

NGC1566 is not visible during this observing period because it remains below the horizon. Its highest sampled position is 2° below the horizon near 04:00.

How NGC1566 Moves Across the Sky

NGC1566 remains below the horizon throughout this observing period, moving from the south-west toward the south-west. Its smallest distance below the horizon is 2° toward the south.

Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1566

ConstellationDorado
Elevation-63°
Directionsouth-east (140°)
Magnitude9.7

NGC1566 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC1566

Time18:26
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Elevation-63°
Azimuth140°
Here you can see the current position of NGC1566 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.

NGC1566 Position by Hour

Select a row to move both interactive maps to that time.
TimeElevationAzimuthDirectionVisibilityRADec
Sep 6, 12:00-43°226°south-westBelow horizon04h 20m−54° 56′
Sep 6, 13:00-52°226°south-westBelow horizon04h 20m−54° 56′
Sep 6, 14:00-60°222°south-westBelow horizon04h 20m−54° 56′
Sep 6, 15:00-67°212°south-westBelow horizon04h 20m−54° 56′
Sep 6, 16:00-72°191°southBelow horizon04h 20m−54° 56′
Sep 6, 17:00-71°163°south-eastBelow horizon04h 20m−54° 56′
Sep 6, 18:00-66°145°south-eastBelow horizon04h 20m−54° 56′
Sep 6, 19:00-58°136°south-eastBelow horizon04h 20m−54° 56′
Sep 6, 20:00-50°134°south-eastBelow horizon04h 20m−54° 56′
Sep 6, 21:00-41°134°south-eastBelow horizon04h 20m−54° 56′
Sep 6, 22:00-33°137°south-eastBelow horizon04h 20m−54° 56′
Sep 6, 23:00-25°141°south-eastBelow horizon04h 20m−54° 56′
Sep 7, 00:00-18°147°south-eastBelow horizon04h 20m−54° 56′
Sep 7, 01:00-12°153°south-eastBelow horizon04h 20m−54° 56′
Sep 7, 02:00-7°160°south-eastBelow horizon04h 20m−54° 56′
Sep 7, 03:00-4°168°south-eastBelow horizon04h 20m−54° 56′
Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends-3°170°southBelow horizon04h 20m−54° 56′
Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end-3°175°southBelow horizon04h 20m−54° 56′
Sep 7, 04:00-2°177°southBelow horizon04h 20m−54° 56′
Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise-2°179°southBelow horizon04h 20m−54° 56′
Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise-2°183°southBelow horizon04h 20m−54° 56′
Sep 7, 05:00-3°186°southBelow horizon04h 20m−54° 56′
Sep 7, 06:00-5°194°south-westBelow horizon04h 20m−54° 56′
Sep 7, 07:00-8°202°south-westBelow horizon04h 20m−54° 56′
Sep 7, 08:00-14°209°south-westBelow horizon04h 20m−54° 56′
Sep 7, 09:00-20°215°south-westBelow horizon04h 20m−54° 56′
Sep 7, 10:00-27°220°south-westBelow horizon04h 20m−54° 56′
Sep 7, 11:00-35°224°south-westBelow horizon04h 20m−54° 56′
Sep 7, 12:00-44°226°south-westBelow horizon04h 20m−54° 56′