Open cluster · Puppis

M93

Also known as: NGC 2447

mag 6.222′ across

About

M93 is an open cluster of magnitude 6.2 in Puppis, about 22′ across.

M93 is in the constellation Puppis.
Best evenings: around early March it is highest at about 9 pm (10 pm in summer time); a month earlier, two hours later.
Where on Earth: it is seen well, at least 10° up, from south of 56° N.

When it rises and sets tonight, how high it climbs and how much the Moon gets in the way are worked out in your browser for your place.

EyesNot visible to the naked eye.
Binoculars (10×50)A rich scattering of stars — binoculars often give the best view.
Telescope (6–8 inch)Dozens of stars, many sharp and some coloured.

For a dark country sky with no Moon. From a city, faint galaxies and nebulae can disappear completely.

Designations	M93, NGC 2447
Type	Open cluster
Magnitude	6.2The smaller the number, the brighter.
Apparent size	22′the full Moon is 31′ across
Constellation	Puppis
Right ascension (J2000)	07h 44m 29.2s
Declination (J2000)	−23° 51′ 11″