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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
Timezone:
Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

NGC3280 Position and Visibility Tonight

NGC3280

Where is NGC3280 right now?

NGC3280 is located in the constellation Hydra. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.

NGC3280 Visibility on July 12

NGC3280 is visible right after sunset

NGC3280 Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
NGC3280 transit14:2140°
Moon Set16:2133°
Sunset18:2813°
Civil sunset19:008°
Twighlight start19:381°
NGC3280 set19:40
Astrosession begin20:20-8°
Moon Rise, 8.7% illuminated 00:35-56°
Astrosession end02:07-65°
NGC3280 rise08:57

Track NGC3280 Position Throughout the Night

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Elevation (degrees)
Time
Altitude
Azimuth
Shift the map to change the time and observe NGC3280 changing position in the night sky.

Finder Chart for NGC3280

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Object nameNGC3280
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
NGC3280 coordinates10.54591, -12.63625
Center coordinates10.54591, -12.63625

NGC3280 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC3280

Time08:16
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
NGC3280 elevation-9°
NGC3280 Azimuth99°
Here you can see the current position of the NGC3280 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC3280's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of NGC3280


NGC3280 will become visible in November, 1. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from November, 1, NGC3280 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
Time
DateSun, 12 July 2026
Twighlight start20:15
Twighlight end02:00
Twighlight duration6h 46m
Rise08:57
Set19:36
Elevation at transit40°
Transit time14:17
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 10h 32m 45s", Dec: -12° 38' 10s
Magnitude-
ConstellationHydra
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC3280, 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 NGC3280 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 NGC3280

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension10.54591°
Declination-12.63625°
Magnitude
ConstellationHydra
Elevation-8.8°
Azimuth99.2°

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.