The NGC 2548 is a open cluster in the constellation Hydra, located about 1,500 light-years from Earth. With an apparent size of 42' and a magnitude of 5.5, it is best observed during winter.

Under dark skies, this object is considered Easy to observe with small amateur telescopes.

Type

Open Cluster

Constellation

Hydra

Distance

1500 ly

Size

42'

Season

Winter

Difficulty

Easy

Magnitude

5.5