M29
open cluster · Cygnus · 6.6ᵐ
A Messier catalogue object — open cluster in Cygnus.
Notable facts
About 1/4 the apparent diameter of the Moon.
In brief
Which constellation is M29 in?
M29 lies in Cygnus.
Is M29 visible to the naked eye?
6.6ᵐ — visible with binoculars.
When is the best time to observe M29?
Best observed in July.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 20h 24m · +38° 32′
- Type
- open cluster
- Constellation
- Cygnus
- How to observe
- 6.6ᵐ — visible with binoculars
- Angular size
- 7′
- Designation
- M29 · NGC 6913
Observing tip
Best in binoculars or a telescope at low power, so the whole cluster fits in the field of view.
Altitude above the horizon by latitude
| Latitude | Maximum altitude | Rise azimuth |
|---|---|---|
| +60° | 69° · never sets | — |
| +55° | 74° · never sets | — |
| +45° | 84° | 28° |
| +30° | 81° | 44° |
| 0° | 51° | 51° |
| −35° | 16° | 40° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 12:38 |
| February | 10:31 |
| March | 08:46 |
| April | 06:52 |
| May | 04:58 |
| June | 02:52 |
| July | 00:48 |
| August | 22:47 |
| September | 20:54 |
| October | 19:05 |
| November | 17:05 |
| December | 14:56 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.