M93
open cluster · Puppis · 6.2ᵐ
A Messier catalogue object — open cluster in Puppis.
Notable facts
About 1/1 the apparent diameter of the Moon.
In brief
Which constellation is M93 in?
M93 lies in Puppis.
Is M93 visible to the naked eye?
6.2ᵐ — visible with binoculars.
When is the best time to observe M93?
Best observed in January.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 7h 45m · −23° 52′
- Type
- open cluster
- Constellation
- Puppis
- How to observe
- 6.2ᵐ — visible with binoculars
- Angular size
- 22′
- Designation
- M93 · NGC 2447
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° | 6° | 144° |
| +55° | 11° | 135° |
| +45° | 21° | 125° |
| +30° | 36° | 118° |
| 0° | 66° | 114° |
| −35° | 79° | 120° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 23:59 |
| February | 21:52 |
| March | 20:06 |
| April | 18:13 |
| May | 16:19 |
| June | 14:13 |
| July | 12:09 |
| August | 10:08 |
| September | 08:15 |
| October | 06:26 |
| November | 04:25 |
| December | 02:17 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.