Where is NGC2008 right now?
NGC2008 is located in the constellation Pictor. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for NGC2008 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC2008 is near 03:00: 1° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Very low.
How NGC2008 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC2008 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 1° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track NGC2008 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2008
| Constellation | Pictor |
| Elevation | -58° |
| Direction | south-east (129°) |
| Magnitude | 14 |
NGC2008 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2008
| Time | 17:17 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -58° |
| Azimuth | 129° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2008 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.
NGC2008 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 12:00 | -60° | 231° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −50° 58′ |
| Oct 23, 13:00 | -69° | 223° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −50° 58′ |
| Oct 23, 14:00 | -75° | 201° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −50° 58′ |
| Oct 23, 15:00 | -76° | 163° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −50° 58′ |
| Oct 23, 16:00 | -69° | 138° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −50° 58′ |
| Oct 23, 17:00 | -61° | 130° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −50° 58′ |
| Oct 23, 18:00 | -51° | 128° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −50° 58′ |
| Oct 23, 19:00 | -42° | 129° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −50° 58′ |
| Oct 23, 20:00 | -33° | 132° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −50° 58′ |
| Oct 23, 21:00 | -24° | 137° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −50° 58′ |
| Oct 23, 22:00 | -16° | 142° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −50° 58′ |
| Oct 23, 23:00 | -10° | 149° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −50° 58′ |
| Oct 24, 00:00 | -4° | 157° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −50° 58′ |
| Oct 24, 01:00 | -1° | 166° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −50° 58′ |
| Oct 24, 02:00 | 1° | 175° | south | Very low | 05h 35m | −50° 58′ |
| Oct 24, 03:00 | 1° | 185° | south | Very low | 05h 35m | −50° 58′ |
| Oct 24, 03:57 — Astronomical night ends | 0° | 193° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −50° 58′ |
| Oct 24, 04:00 | 0° | 194° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −50° 58′ |
| Oct 24, 04:27 — Twilight end | -2° | 198° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −50° 58′ |
| Oct 24, 04:58 — Civil sunrise | -4° | 202° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −50° 58′ |
| Oct 24, 05:00 | -4° | 202° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −50° 58′ |
| Oct 24, 05:25 — Sunrise | -6° | 206° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −50° 58′ |
| Oct 24, 06:00 | -10° | 210° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −50° 58′ |
| Oct 24, 07:00 | -16° | 217° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −50° 58′ |
| Oct 24, 08:00 | -24° | 223° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −50° 58′ |
| Oct 24, 09:00 | -32° | 228° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −50° 58′ |
| Oct 24, 10:00 | -42° | 231° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −50° 58′ |
| Oct 24, 11:00 | -51° | 232° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −50° 58′ |
| Oct 24, 12:00 | -60° | 231° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −50° 58′ |