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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

NGC3447 Position and Visibility Tonight

NGC3447

Where is NGC3447 right now?

NGC3447 is located in the constellation Leo. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 46 degrees, NGC3447 is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 19:39 local time, and at that moment, NGC3447 will appear at an altitude of 24 degrees toward the west.

NGC3447 Visibility on July 10

NGC3447 is visible from sunset through most of the night

NGC3447 Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
NGC3447 transit14:4869°
Sunset18:2937°
Civil sunset19:0131°
Twighlight start19:3924°
Astrosession begin20:2115°
NGC3447 set21:40
Moon Rise, 26.4% illuminated 23:49-22°
Astrosession end02:05-35°
NGC3447 rise07:52
Moon Set15:0769°

Track NGC3447 Position Throughout the Night

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Elevation (degrees)
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Finder Chart for NGC3447

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Object nameNGC3447
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
NGC3447 coordinates10.87411, 16.77889
Center coordinates10.87411, 16.77889

NGC3447 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC3447

Time11:53
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
NGC3447 elevation46°
NGC3447 Azimuth106°
Here you can see the current position of the NGC3447 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC3447's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of NGC3447


NGC3447 will become visible in October, 12. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from October, 12, NGC3447 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
Time
DateFri, 10 July 2026
Twighlight start20:16
Twighlight end01:59
Twighlight duration6h 42m
Rise07:52
Set21:36
Elevation at transit69°
Transit time14:44
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 10h 52m 26s", Dec: 16° 46' 44s
Magnitude-
ConstellationLeo
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC3447, 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 NGC3447 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 NGC3447

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension10.87411°
Declination16.77889°
Magnitude
ConstellationLeo
Elevation46.4°
Azimuth105.9°

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.