Jupiter's Ghost Nebula (NGC3242) Observation Details
NGC3242 Daily Motion
NGC3242 will be visible until May, 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.
NGC3242 Visibility Timetable on December 21
Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Astrosession begin | 18:48 | -57° |
| Moon Rise, 57% illuminated | 23:50 | -1° |
| NGC3242 rise | 23:57 | |
| NGC3242 transit | 04:51 | 31° |
| Astrosession end | 06:13 | 28° |
| Civil sunrise | 07:20 | 22° |
| Sunrise | 07:52 | 18° |
| NGC3242 set | 09:44 | |
| Moon Set | 12:24 | -30° |
Track NGC3242 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC3242
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| Object name | NGC3242 |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| NGC3242 coordinates | 10.4128, -18.64222 |
| Center coordinates | 10.4128, -18.64222 |
NGC3242 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC3242
| Time | 12:23 |
| Latitude | 39.9625 |
| Longitude | -83.0061 |
| NGC3242 elevation | -29° |
| NGC3242 Azimuth | 91° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC3242 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC3242's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC3242
| Date | Sun, 22 December 2024 |
| Twighlight start | 18:44 |
| Twighlight end | 06:07 |
| Twighlight duration | 11h 23m |
| Rise | 23:57 |
| Set | 09:44 |
| Elevation at transit | 31° |
| Transit time | 04:51 |
| Equatorial coordinate | RA: 10h 24m 46s", Dec: -18° 38' 31s |
| Magnitude | 8 |
| Constellation | Hydra |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC3242, 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 NGC3242 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 NGC3242 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.