NGC2440 Observation Details
NGC2440 Daily Motion
NGC2440 will be visible until April, 10, 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.
NGC2440 Visibility Timetable on December 21
Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Astrosession begin | 18:48 | -27° |
| NGC2440 rise | 21:13 | |
| Moon Rise, 57% illuminated | 23:50 | 23° |
| NGC2440 transit | 02:08 | 32° |
| Astrosession end | 06:13 | 9° |
| NGC2440 set | 07:03 | |
| Moon Set | 12:24 | -59° |
Track NGC2440 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC2440
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| Object name | NGC2440 |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| NGC2440 coordinates | 7.69871, -18.20847 |
| Center coordinates | 7.69871, -18.20847 |
NGC2440 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2440
| Time | 12:09 |
| Latitude | 39.9625 |
| Longitude | -83.0061 |
| NGC2440 elevation | -56° |
| NGC2440 Azimuth | 59° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC2440 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC2440's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC2440
| Date | Sun, 22 December 2024 |
| Twighlight start | 18:44 |
| Twighlight end | 06:07 |
| Twighlight duration | 11h 23m |
| Rise | 21:13 |
| Set | 07:03 |
| Elevation at transit | 32° |
| Transit time | 02:08 |
| Equatorial coordinate | RA: 07h 41m 55s", Dec: -18° 12' 30s |
| Magnitude | 9 |
| Constellation | Puppis |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC2440, 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 NGC2440 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 NGC2440 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.