About NGC 7243 (C16)

NGC 7243 is a rewarding deep-sky target and presents itself as a diffuse object. It has moderate brightness.

Current visibility

It is currently below the horizon.

It stays above 30° for roughly 6 hours.

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

Observing tips

This object is better suited for experienced observers.

Type

Open Cluster

Constellation

Lacerta

Distance

2500 ly

Size

Season

Summer

Difficulty

Very Easy

Magnitude

6.4