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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

NGC2151 Position and Visibility Tonight

NGC2151

Where is NGC2151 right now?

NGC2151 is located in the constellation Dorado. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.

NGC2151 Visibility on July 20

NGC2151 is Not visible tonight

NGC2151 Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
NGC2151 is always below the horizon-
NGC2151 transit09:13-16°
Moon Rise, 25.8% illuminated 09:58-17°
Astrosession begin20:12-57°
Moon Set21:33-58°
Astrosession end02:15-39°

Track NGC2151 Position Throughout the Night

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Finder Chart for NGC2151

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Object nameNGC2151
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
NGC2151 coordinates5.93901, -69.01736
Center coordinates5.93901, -69.01736

NGC2151 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC2151

Time10:33
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
NGC2151 elevation-17°
NGC2151 Azimuth187°
Here you can see the current position of the NGC2151 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC2151's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of NGC2151


Time
DateMon, 20 July 2026
Twighlight start20:08
Twighlight end02:09
Twighlight duration6h 1m
RiseNGC2151 is always down
SetNGC2151 is always down
Elevation at transit-16°
Transit time09:10
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 05h 56m 20s", Dec: -69° 01' 02s
Magnitude-
ConstellationDorado
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC2151, 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 NGC2151 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 NGC2151

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension5.93901°
Declination-69.01736°
Magnitude
ConstellationDorado
Elevation-17.4°
Azimuth187.3°

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.