M14
globular cluster · Ophiuchus · 7.6ᵐ
A Messier catalogue object — globular cluster in Ophiuchus.
Notable facts
About 1/3 the apparent diameter of the Moon.
In brief
Which constellation is M14 in?
M14 lies in Ophiuchus.
Is M14 visible to the naked eye?
7.6ᵐ — visible with binoculars.
When is the best time to observe M14?
Best observed in June.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 17h 38m · −3° 15′
- Type
- globular cluster
- Constellation
- Ophiuchus
- How to observe
- 7.6ᵐ — visible with binoculars
- Angular size
- 12′
- Designation
- M14 · NGC 6402
Observing tip
In binoculars it is a fuzzy ball; a 100–150 mm telescope starts to resolve individual stars around the edges.
Altitude above the horizon by latitude
| Latitude | Maximum altitude | Rise azimuth |
|---|---|---|
| +60° | 27° | 97° |
| +55° | 32° | 96° |
| +45° | 42° | 95° |
| +30° | 57° | 94° |
| 0° | 87° | 93° |
| −35° | 58° | 94° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 09:52 |
| February | 07:45 |
| March | 05:59 |
| April | 04:06 |
| May | 02:12 |
| June | 00:06 |
| July | 22:02 |
| August | 20:01 |
| September | 18:08 |
| October | 16:19 |
| November | 14:18 |
| December | 12:10 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.