About S Normae Cluster (C89)

S Normae Cluster stands out as a well-known observing object and shows up as a faint patch of light. It is relatively bright.

Current visibility

It is currently below the horizon.

It stays above 30° for roughly 3 hours.

Observing conditions matter, contrast improves away from light pollution.

Observing tips

It is often recommended as an entry-level object.

What to expect

Under good conditions, the object reveals more character.

It offers less structure than some of the brightest galaxies.

Type

Open Cluster

Constellation

Norma

Distance

2939 ly

Size

Season

Summer

Difficulty

Very Easy

Magnitude

5.4