HLX-1

Also known as 2XMM J011028.1-460421

HLX-1 is a deep-sky object in the constellation Phoenix.

Best candidate for an intermediate-mass black hole, beside the galaxy ESO 243-49 in Phoenix

Open it on the live sky map Plan Night Exploration

Facts

Constellation	Phoenix
Position (J2000)	1h 10m 28s, −46° 04′

HLX-1 is highest in the sky at midnight in October. From India (about 20° N) it climbs to about 24° above the horizon; from 50° N it never rises.

Heights are worked out for India and for 50° N. Set your location in Settings to see them for where you are.

For tonight's best time from your own town, the darkness and the Moon, open it on the map and see its "Tonight from your location" card.