About NGC 2548 (M48)

NGC 2548 stands out as a well-known observing object and shows up as a faint patch of light. It is relatively bright.

Current visibility

Right now it is at about 58° altitude and reaches 84° around 08:01 PM.

It stays above 30° for roughly 8 hours.

Observing conditions matter, contrast improves away from light pollution.

Observing tips

This makes it a good target for beginners.

Type

Open Cluster

Constellation

Hydra

Distance

1500 ly

Size

42'

Season

Winter

Difficulty

Easy

Magnitude

5.5