About Polarissima Cluster (C1)

Polarissima Cluster is frequently observed by amateur astronomers and presents itself as a diffuse object. It has moderate brightness.

Current visibility

It is currently below the horizon.

It does not reach a useful observing altitude today.

Observing conditions matter, subtle features are easily lost in bright skies.

Observing tips

It can be challenging under typical skies.

What to expect

It is less prominent than the brightest objects in the catalog.

Type

Open Cluster

Constellation

Cepheus

Distance

4800 ly

Size

Season

Autumn

Difficulty

Moderate

Magnitude

8.1