About NGC 362 (C104)

NGC 362 is frequently observed by amateur astronomers 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, contrast improves away from light pollution.

Observing tips

It can be challenging under typical skies.

What to expect

With larger apertures, more structure becomes visible.

Type

Globular Cluster

Constellation

Tucana

Distance

27700 ly

Size

Season

Autumn

Difficulty

Easy

Magnitude

6.4