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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
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Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

NGC2982 Position and Visibility Tonight

NGC2982

Where is NGC2982 right now?

NGC2982 is located in the constellation Vela. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.

NGC2982 Visibility on August 04

NGC2982 rises at sunrise

NGC2982 Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
NGC2982 transit12:009°
NGC2982 set14:49
Astrosession begin19:54-44°
Moon Rise, 72.5% illuminated 20:44-53°
Astrosession end02:34-60°
NGC2982 rise09:06
Moon Set10:286°

Track NGC2982 Position Throughout the Night

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Elevation (degrees)
Time
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Finder Chart for NGC2982

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Object nameNGC2982
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
NGC2982 coordinates9.70002, -44.02714
Center coordinates9.70002, -44.02714

NGC2982 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC2982

Time15:04
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
NGC2982 elevation-1°
NGC2982 Azimuth211°
Here you can see the current position of the NGC2982 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC2982's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of NGC2982


NGC2982 will become visible in October, 18. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from October, 18, NGC2982 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
Time
DateWed, 5 August 2026
Twighlight start19:52
Twighlight end02:32
Twighlight duration7h 40m
Rise09:06
Set14:45
Elevation at transit9°
Transit time11:56
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 09h 42m 00s", Dec: -44° 01' 37s
Magnitude-
ConstellationVela
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC2982, 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 NGC2982 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 NGC2982

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension9.70002°
Declination-44.02714°
Magnitude
ConstellationVela
Elevation-1.5°
Azimuth211.3°

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.