NGC6210 Observation Details
NGC6210 Daily Motion
NGC6210 will be visible until November, 14, 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.
NGC6210 Visibility Timetable on January 08
NGC6210 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC6210 transit | 07:43 | 76° |
| NGC6210 set | 15:00 | |
| Astrosession begin | 16:39 | -15° |
| Moon Rise, 73.2% illuminated | 20:11 | -28° |
| NGC6210 rise | 00:21 | |
| Astrosession end | 03:49 | 39° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:53 | 52° |
| Sunrise | 05:23 | 58° |
| Moon Set | 08:42 | 71° |
Track NGC6210 Position Throughout the Night
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Where is NGC6210 right now?
NGC6210 is located in the constellation Hercules, at right ascension 16h 44m 29s" and declination 23° 47' 59s. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 65 degrees, NGC6210 is not visible because it is daytime.Finder Chart for NGC6210
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| Object name | NGC6210 |
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| NGC6210 coordinates | 16.74153, 23.79983 |
| Center coordinates | 16.74153, 23.79983 |
NGC6210 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6210
| Time | 06:04 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC6210 elevation | 65° |
| NGC6210 Azimuth | -116° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC6210 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC6210's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC6210
| Date | Thu, 8 January 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 16:34 |
| Twighlight end | 03:43 |
| Twighlight duration | 11h 9m |
| Rise | 00:21 |
| Set | 14:56 |
| Elevation at transit | 76° |
| Transit time | 07:39 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 16h 44m 29s", Dec: 23° 47' 59s |
| Magnitude | 10 |
| Constellation | Hercules |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC6210, 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 NGC6210 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 NGC6210 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.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of NGC6210
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 16.74153° |
| Declination | 23.79983° |
| Magnitude | 9.65 |
| Constellation | Hercules |
| Elevation | 64.9° |
| Azimuth | -115.7° |
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.