Messier : Small Sgr Star Cloud (Messier M24)

General information

Open Cluster M24 has the magnitude of 3 and is placed in Sagittarius constellation. The cluster's apparent sizes are 2 angular degrees.
Having high brightness and large apparent size, cluster is available for observations through a pair of binoculars or small telescope.

Information for observations

Tonight, 2023-03-25, cluster M24 will rise at southeast at 01:08 and will be observable until fading from view as dawn breaks. This time (05:35) the object will be placed at south. Maximum elevation, 33° above horizon, will be reached at 05:34, when cluster will be placed at south.