Where is NGC2255 right now?
NGC2255 is located in the constellation Columba. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 10° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 14.17.
Where and When to Look for NGC2255 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC2255 is near 23:00: 15° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Visible.
How NGC2255 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC2255 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 15° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track NGC2255 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2255
| Constellation | Columba |
| Elevation | 10° |
| Direction | south-east (154°) |
| Magnitude | 14.2 |
NGC2255 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2255
| Time | 20:59 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 10° |
| Azimuth | 154° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2255 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.
NGC2255 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Nov 5, 12:00 | -78° | 69° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 33m | −34° 48′ |
| Nov 5, 13:00 | -67° | 86° | east | Below horizon | 06h 33m | −34° 48′ |
| Nov 5, 14:00 | -55° | 96° | east | Below horizon | 06h 33m | −34° 48′ |
| Nov 5, 15:00 | -44° | 103° | south-east | Below horizon | 06h 33m | −34° 48′ |
| Nov 5, 16:00 | -33° | 110° | south-east | Below horizon | 06h 33m | −34° 48′ |
| Nov 5, 17:00 | -22° | 117° | south-east | Below horizon | 06h 33m | −34° 48′ |
| Nov 5, 18:00 | -12° | 125° | south-east | Below horizon | 06h 33m | −34° 48′ |
| Nov 5, 19:00 | -4° | 134° | south-east | Below horizon | 06h 33m | −34° 48′ |
| Nov 5, 20:00 | 4° | 144° | south-east | Very low | 06h 33m | −34° 48′ |
| Nov 5, 21:00 | 10° | 155° | south-east | Very low | 06h 33m | −34° 48′ |
| Nov 5, 22:00 | 14° | 167° | south-east | Visible | 06h 33m | −34° 48′ |
| Nov 5, 23:00 | 15° | 179° | south | Best view | 06h 33m | −34° 48′ |
| Nov 6, 00:00 | 14° | 192° | south-west | Visible | 06h 33m | −34° 48′ |
| Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends | 12° | 199° | south-west | Visible | 06h 33m | −34° 48′ |
| Nov 6, 01:00 | 11° | 204° | south-west | Visible | 06h 33m | −34° 48′ |
| Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end | 10° | 205° | south-west | Twilight | 06h 33m | −34° 48′ |
| Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise | 7° | 211° | south-west | Very low | 06h 33m | −34° 48′ |
| Nov 6, 02:00 | 5° | 215° | south-west | Very low | 06h 33m | −34° 48′ |
| Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise | 4° | 217° | south-west | Very low | 06h 33m | −34° 48′ |
| Nov 6, 03:00 | -3° | 225° | south-west | Below horizon | 06h 33m | −34° 48′ |
| Nov 6, 04:00 | -11° | 234° | south-west | Below horizon | 06h 33m | −34° 48′ |
| Nov 6, 05:00 | -21° | 242° | south-west | Below horizon | 06h 33m | −34° 48′ |
| Nov 6, 06:00 | -32° | 249° | south-west | Below horizon | 06h 33m | −34° 48′ |
| Nov 6, 07:00 | -43° | 256° | south-west | Below horizon | 06h 33m | −34° 48′ |
| Nov 6, 08:00 | -54° | 263° | west | Below horizon | 06h 33m | −34° 48′ |
| Nov 6, 09:00 | -65° | 272° | west | Below horizon | 06h 33m | −34° 48′ |
| Nov 6, 10:00 | -77° | 288° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 33m | −34° 48′ |
| Nov 6, 11:00 | -85° | 356° | north | Below horizon | 06h 33m | −34° 48′ |
| Nov 6, 12:00 | -77° | 71° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 33m | −34° 48′ |