Messier : Messier M47

General information

NGC2422 is the open cluster at magnitude 4 that is placed in Puppis constellation and has apparent size of 30 angular minutes.
Having high brightness and large apparent size, cluster is available for observations through a pair of binoculars or small telescope.

Information for observations

Tonight, 2023-12-04, cluster NGC2422 will rise at east at 21:33 and will be observable until fading from view as dawn breaks. This time (05:39) the object will be placed at southwest. Maximum elevation, 37° above horizon, will be reached at 02:47, when cluster will be placed at south.