NGC2176 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC2176 right now?
NGC2176 is located in the constellation Dorado. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
NGC2176 visibility on 2026-08-17
NGC2176 is Not visible tonight
NGC2176 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC2176 is always below the horizon | - | |
Moonrise, 13.1% illuminated  | 08:46 | -15° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:34 | -60° |
| Moonset | 19:59 | -60° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 02:50 | -26° |
| NGC2176 transit | 07:24 | -14° |
Track NGC2176 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC2176
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| Object name | NGC2176 |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| NGC2176 coordinates | 6.02205, -66.85325 |
| Center coordinates | 6.02205, -66.85325 |
NGC2176 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2176
| Time | 02:11 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -30° |
| Azimuth | 154° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2176 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.
Annual motion of NGC2176
| Date | Tue, 18 August 2026 |
| Twilight start | 19:28 |
| Twilight end | 02:44 |
| Twilight duration | 7h 17m |
| Rise | NGC2176 is always down |
| Set | NGC2176 is always down |
| Elevation at transit | -14° |
| Transit time | 07:20 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 06h 01m 19s", Dec: -66° 51' 11s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Dorado |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC2176, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2176
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 6.02205° |
| Declination | -66.85325° |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Dorado |
| Elevation | -29.7° |
| Azimuth | 153.7° |
Data Credits
The deep-sky information on this page comes from the OpenNGC project developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed catalog data for nebulae, galaxies, clusters and other deep-sky objects.
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