M52
open cluster · Cassiopeia · 6.9ᵐ
A Messier catalogue object — open cluster in Cassiopeia.
Notable facts
About 1/2 the apparent diameter of the Moon.
In brief
Which constellation is M52 in?
M52 lies in Cassiopeia.
Is M52 visible to the naked eye?
6.9ᵐ — visible with binoculars.
When is the best time to observe M52?
Best observed in September.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 23h 24m · +61° 35′
- Type
- open cluster
- Constellation
- Cassiopeia
- How to observe
- 6.9ᵐ — visible with binoculars
- Angular size
- 13′
- Designation
- M52 · NGC 7654
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° | 88° · never sets | — |
| +55° | 83° · never sets | — |
| +45° | 73° · never sets | — |
| +30° | 58° · never sets | — |
| 0° | 28° | 28° |
| −35° | never rises | — |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 15:39 |
| February | 13:31 |
| March | 11:46 |
| April | 09:53 |
| May | 07:58 |
| June | 05:52 |
| July | 03:48 |
| August | 01:47 |
| September | 23:54 |
| October | 22:06 |
| November | 20:05 |
| December | 17:56 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.