About IC 4725 (M25)

IC 4725 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 stays above 30° for roughly 8 hours.

Observing conditions matter, fine detail requires darker skies.

Observing tips

This object is better suited for experienced observers.

Type

Open Cluster

Constellation

Sagittarius

Distance

2000 ly

Size

35.0'

Season

Summer

Difficulty

Easy

Magnitude

6.5