M53
globular cluster · Coma Berenices · 7.7ᵐ
A Messier catalogue object — globular cluster in Coma Berenices.
Notable facts
About 1/2 the apparent diameter of the Moon.
In brief
Which constellation is M53 in?
M53 lies in Coma Berenices.
Is M53 visible to the naked eye?
7.7ᵐ — visible with binoculars.
When is the best time to observe M53?
Best observed in April.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 13h 13m · +18° 10′
- Type
- globular cluster
- Constellation
- Coma Berenices
- How to observe
- 7.7ᵐ — visible with binoculars
- Angular size
- 13′
- Designation
- M53 · NGC 5024
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° | 48° | 51° |
| +55° | 53° | 57° |
| +45° | 63° | 64° |
| +30° | 78° | 69° |
| 0° | 72° | 72° |
| −35° | 37° | 68° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 05:27 |
| February | 03:20 |
| March | 01:35 |
| April | 23:41 |
| May | 21:47 |
| June | 19:41 |
| July | 17:37 |
| August | 15:36 |
| September | 13:43 |
| October | 11:54 |
| November | 09:54 |
| December | 07:45 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.