NGC2087 Observation Details
NGC2087 Daily Motion
NGC2087 is said to be "never-rising." It is always below the horizon and remain out of view, regardless of the time of year or night.NGC2087 will be visible until January, 1, 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.
NGC2087 Visibility Timetable on March 28
NGC2087 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC2087 is always below the horizon | - | |
| Moon Rise, 5.9% illuminated | 06:29 | -74° |
| Moon Set | 17:57 | -6° |
| NGC2087 transit | 18:53 | -5° |
| Astrosession begin | 21:23 | -11° |
| Astrosession end | 05:50 | -71° |
Track NGC2087 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC2087
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| Object name | NGC2087 |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| NGC2087 coordinates | 5.73779, -55.53244 |
| Center coordinates | 5.73779, -55.53244 |
NGC2087 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2087
| Time | 05:08 |
| Latitude | 39.9625 |
| Longitude | -83.0061 |
| NGC2087 elevation | -67° |
| NGC2087 Azimuth | 141° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC2087 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC2087's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC2087
| Date | Sat, 29 March 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 21:20 |
| Twighlight end | 05:43 |
| Twighlight duration | 8h 23m |
| Rise | NGC2087 is always down |
| Set | NGC2087 is always down |
| Elevation at transit | -5° |
| Transit time | 18:49 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 05h 44m 16s", Dec: -55° 31' 56s |
| Magnitude | 15 |
| Constellation | Pictor |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC2087, 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 NGC2087 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.
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 NGC2087 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.
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.