About Polarissima Cluster (C1)

Polarissima Cluster is a rewarding deep-sky target and appears as a soft glow. 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

This object is better suited for experienced observers.

What to expect

It is more subtle than brighter Dso objects.

Type

Open Cluster

Constellation

Cepheus

Distance

4800 ly

Size

Season

Autumn

Difficulty

Moderate

Magnitude

8.1