About Double Cluster (C14)

Double Cluster is a rewarding deep-sky target and appears as a soft glow. It is relatively bright.

Current visibility

It is currently below the horizon.

It stays above 30° for roughly 3 hours.

Observing conditions matter, structure becomes clearer under good conditions.

Observing tips

It is often recommended as an entry-level object.

What to expect

Under good conditions, the object reveals more character.

Type

Open Cluster

Constellation

Perseus

Distance

7300 ly

Size

Season

Autumn

Difficulty

Very Easy

Magnitude

4.3