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NGC1851 Position and Visibility Tonight

Where is NGC1851 right now?

NGC1851 is located in the constellation Columba. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 3 degrees, NGC1851 is not visible because it is daytime.

NGC1851 Visibility on July 10

NGC1851 rises at sunrise

NGC1851 Rise and Set Timetable

	Time	Elevation
NGC1851 transit	09:11	13°
NGC1851 set	12:30
Astrosession begin	20:21	-80°
Moon Rise, 26.4% illuminated	23:49	-59°
Astrosession end	02:05	-34°
NGC1851 rise	05:47
Moon Set	15:07	-23°

Track NGC1851 Position Throughout the Night

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NGC1851 Image Gallery

DSS Blue

These images are valuable for highlighting the presence of younger, hotter stars, which emit more light in the blue wavelengths.

DSS Red

These images are excellent for detecting older, cooler stars, as well as emission nebulae, which glow primarily in the red due to hydrogen alpha emissions.

DSS Near-Infrared

NGC1851 photo taken with Near-Infrared filter

These images can penetrate dust clouds that obscure visible light, revealing structures and objects hidden within.

DSS Composite image

DSS Color images are composite images created by combining the blue, red, and often near-infrared images to produce a full-color representation.

The photos are taken from the Digitized Sky Survey 2 (DSS2), which was produced at the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) under NASA contract, using data from the UK Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), the European Southern Observatory (ESO), and the National Geographic Society-Palomar Observatory Sky Survey (POSS II).

Special thanks to the National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO), the Royal Observatory, Edinburgh, and the California Institute of Technology for their significant contributions.

Finder Chart for NGC1851

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Object name	NGC1851
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
NGC1851 coordinates	5.2352, -40.04661
Center coordinates	5.2352, -40.04661

NGC1851 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC1851

Time	06:18
Latitude	37.3541
Longitude	-121.955
NGC1851 elevation	3°
NGC1851 Azimuth	148°

Here you can see the current position of the NGC1851 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC1851's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of NGC1851

NGC1851 will become visible in August, 18. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from August, 18, NGC1851 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.

Date	Fri, 10 July 2026
Twighlight start	20:16
Twighlight end	01:59
Twighlight duration	6h 42m
Rise	05:47
Set	12:27
Elevation at transit	13°
Transit time	09:07
Equatorial coordinates	RA: 05h 14m 06s", Dec: -40° 02' 47s
Magnitude	7
Constellation	Columba

The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC1851, 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 NGC1851 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 NGC1851

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension	5.2352°
Declination	-40.04661°
Magnitude	7.23
Constellation	Columba
Elevation	3.1°
Azimuth	148.4°

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.

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