M92
globular cluster · Hercules · 6.5ᵐ
A bright globular cluster that is usually overshadowed by its neighbour M13, though it is superb in its own right.
Notable facts
About 1/3 the apparent diameter of the Moon.
In brief
Which constellation is M92 in?
M92 lies in Hercules.
Is M92 visible to the naked eye?
6.5ᵐ — visible with binoculars.
When is the best time to observe M92?
Best observed in June.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 17h 17m · +43° 08′
- Type
- globular cluster
- Constellation
- Hercules
- How to observe
- 6.5ᵐ — visible with binoculars
- Angular size
- 11′
- Designation
- M92 · NGC 6341
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° | 73° · never sets | — |
| +55° | 78° · never sets | — |
| +45° | 88° | 15° |
| +30° | 77° | 38° |
| 0° | 47° | 47° |
| −35° | 12° | 33° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 09:32 |
| February | 07:24 |
| March | 05:39 |
| April | 03:46 |
| May | 01:51 |
| June | 23:45 |
| July | 21:41 |
| August | 19:40 |
| September | 17:47 |
| October | 15:58 |
| November | 13:58 |
| December | 11:49 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.