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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

NGC1790 Position and Visibility Tonight

NGC1790

Where is NGC1790 right now?

NGC1790 is located in the constellation Auriga. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 62 degrees, NGC1790 is not visible because it is daytime.

NGC1790 Visibility on July 20

NGC1790 is visible in the early morning sky until sunrise

NGC1790 Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
NGC1790 transit08:2875°
Moon Rise, 25.8% illuminated 09:5868°
Sunset18:243°
Civil sunset18:552°
Twighlight start19:320°
NGC1790 set19:39
Astrosession begin20:12-1°
NGC1790 rise21:13
Moon Set21:331°
Astrosession end02:1527°
Twighlight end02:5633°
Civil sunrise03:3338°
Sunrise04:0443°

Track NGC1790 Position Throughout the Night

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Elevation (degrees)
Time
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Finder Chart for NGC1790

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Object nameNGC1790
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
NGC1790 coordinates5.18228, 52.05981
Center coordinates5.18228, 52.05981

NGC1790 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC1790

Time10:42
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
NGC1790 elevation62°
NGC1790 Azimuth313°
Here you can see the current position of the NGC1790 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC1790's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of NGC1790


NGC1790 will be visible until May, 9, 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.
Time
DateMon, 20 July 2026
Twighlight start20:08
Twighlight end02:09
Twighlight duration6h 1m
Rise21:13
Set19:35
Elevation at transit75°
Transit time08:24
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 05h 10m 56s", Dec: 52° 03' 35s
Magnitude-
ConstellationAuriga
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC1790, 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 NGC1790 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 NGC1790

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension5.18228°
Declination52.05981°
Magnitude
ConstellationAuriga
Elevation62.4°
Azimuth313°

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.