M79
globular cluster · Lepus · 8.0ᵐ
A Messier catalogue object — globular cluster in Lepus.
Notable facts
About 1/3 the apparent diameter of the Moon.
In brief
Which constellation is M79 in?
M79 lies in Lepus.
Is M79 visible to the naked eye?
8.0ᵐ — visible with binoculars.
When is the best time to observe M79?
Best observed in December.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 5h 24m · −24° 33′
- Type
- globular cluster
- Constellation
- Lepus
- How to observe
- 8.0ᵐ — visible with binoculars
- Angular size
- 9′
- Designation
- M79 · NGC 1904
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° | 5° | 146° |
| +55° | 10° | 136° |
| +45° | 20° | 126° |
| +30° | 35° | 119° |
| 0° | 65° | 115° |
| −35° | 80° | 120° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 21:39 |
| February | 19:32 |
| March | 17:46 |
| April | 15:53 |
| May | 13:59 |
| June | 11:53 |
| July | 09:49 |
| August | 07:48 |
| September | 05:55 |
| October | 04:06 |
| November | 02:05 |
| December | 23:57 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.