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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
Your location: Santa Clara, United States
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Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

NGC1770 Position and Visibility Tonight

NGC1770

Where is NGC1770 right now?

NGC1770 is located in the constellation Dorado. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.

NGC1770 Visibility on July 20

NGC1770 is Not visible tonight

NGC1770 Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
NGC1770 is always below the horizon-
NGC1770 transit08:15-16°
Moon Rise, 25.8% illuminated 09:58-18°
Astrosession begin20:12-59°
Moon Set21:33-57°
Astrosession end02:15-34°

Track NGC1770 Position Throughout the Night

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Finder Chart for NGC1770

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Object nameNGC1770
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
NGC1770 coordinates4.95436, -68.41808
Center coordinates4.95436, -68.41808

NGC1770 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC1770

Time10:33
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
NGC1770 elevation-19°
NGC1770 Azimuth193°
Here you can see the current position of the NGC1770 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC1770's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of NGC1770


Time
DateMon, 20 July 2026
Twighlight start20:08
Twighlight end02:09
Twighlight duration6h 1m
RiseNGC1770 is always down
SetNGC1770 is always down
Elevation at transit-16°
Transit time08:11
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 04h 57m 15s", Dec: -68° 25' 05s
Magnitude-
ConstellationDorado
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC1770, 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 NGC1770 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.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.

Astrometric & Physical Parameters of NGC1770

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension4.95436°
Declination-68.41808°
Magnitude
ConstellationDorado
Elevation-18.9°
Azimuth192.7°

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.

For more details or to contribute to OpenNGC, visit the official GitHub repository: OpenNGC on GitHub.