M62
globular cluster · Ophiuchus · 6.6ᵐ
A Messier catalogue object — globular cluster in Ophiuchus.
Notable facts
About 1/2 the apparent diameter of the Moon.
In brief
Which constellation is M62 in?
M62 lies in Ophiuchus.
Is M62 visible to the naked eye?
6.6ᵐ — visible with binoculars.
When is the best time to observe M62?
Best observed in June.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 17h 01m · −30° 07′
- Type
- globular cluster
- Constellation
- Ophiuchus
- How to observe
- 6.6ᵐ — visible with binoculars
- Angular size
- 14′
- Designation
- M62 · NGC 6266
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° | never rises | — |
| +55° | 5° | 151° |
| +45° | 15° | 135° |
| +30° | 30° | 125° |
| 0° | 60° | 120° |
| −35° | 85° | 128° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 09:16 |
| February | 07:08 |
| March | 05:23 |
| April | 03:30 |
| May | 01:35 |
| June | 23:29 |
| July | 21:25 |
| August | 19:24 |
| September | 17:31 |
| October | 15:43 |
| November | 13:42 |
| December | 11:33 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.