STF 747 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is STF 747 right now?
STF 747 is located in the constellation Orion. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 82° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 4.70.
STF 747 visibility on 2026-10-27
STF 747 Visible from before midnight until sunrise
STF 747 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 98.9% illuminated  | 19:51 | -36° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 20:01 | -34° |
| STF 747 rise | 22:16 | |
| STF 747 transit | 04:14 | 83° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:35 | 68° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 06:00 | 63° |
| Civil sunrise | 06:25 | 57° |
| Sunrise | 06:47 | 51° |
| Moonset | 08:26 | 27° |
| STF 747 set | 10:13 |
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Star system description: STF 747
A double or multiple star system in Orion.
Pair AB (35.3″; magnitudes 4.70 and 5.51) is the binocular candidate in the catalog model. Actual resolution depends on magnification and stability.
The diagram uses the latest WDS measurements; north is up and east is right. Measurements may be from different years. Unconnected groups are arranged separately; close pairs may merge, and pairs without reliable geometry are omitted.
Technical details: STF 747
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 05350-0600 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | |
| Constellation | Orion |
| System type | multiple star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 05h 35m 02s" |
| Declination (Dec) | -6° 00' 07s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 4.70 |
| Secondary magnitude | 5.51 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 35.3″ |
| Position angle | 224° |
| Discovery year | 1825 |
| Last observed | 2021 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | B0.5V+B1V |
| Number of observations | 56 |
4 components are identified in WDS; this is not a count of resolved stars.
Components of STF 747
Each row is a separate WDS component pair. Measurements may come from different years.
| Component | Primary magnitude | Secondary magnitude | Separation (arcseconds) | Position angle | Last observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB (binoculars) | 4.70 | 5.51 | 35.3″ | 224° | 2021 |
| AC | 4.70 | 8.95 | 68.2″ | 12° | 2000 |
| Ba,Bb | 5.59 | 8.48 | 0.5″ | 111° | 2021 |
Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.
Finder Chart for STF 747
STF 747 Passage Through Night
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Current position of STF 747
| Time | 04:01 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | 82° |
| Azimuth | 155° |
Here you can see the current position of STF 747 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool lets you track its movement throughout the night with accurate, up-to-date information.
When Is STF 747 Visible Throughout the Year?
STF 747 will remain visible until May 4, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Wed, 28 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:55 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:28 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 33m |
| Rise | 22:12 |
| Set | 10:09 |
| Elevation at transit | 83° |
| Transit time | 04:11 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 05h 35m 02s", Dec: -6° 00' 07s |
| Magnitude | 5 |
| Constellation | Orion |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of STF 747, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when STF 747 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when STF 747 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of STF 747
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 05h 35m 03s |
| Declination | -6° 00′ 07″ |
| Magnitude | 4.7 |
| Constellation | Orion |
| Elevation | 81.9° |
| Azimuth | 155.2° |