About NGC 7092 (M39)

NGC 7092 is frequently observed by amateur astronomers and appears as a soft glow. It is relatively bright.

Current visibility

It is currently below the horizon.

It stays above 30° for roughly 6 hours.

Observing conditions matter, fine detail requires darker skies.

Observing tips

It is often recommended as an entry-level object.

What to expect

It appears more compact than typical clusters.

Type

Open Cluster

Constellation

Cygnus

Distance

825 ly

Size

32.0'

Season

Autumn

Difficulty

Easy

Magnitude

5.2