About NGC 7654 (M52)

NGC 7654 stands out as a well-known observing object and appears as a soft glow. It has moderate brightness.

Current visibility

It is currently below the horizon.

It does not reach a useful observing altitude today.

Observing conditions matter, contrast improves away from light pollution.

Observing tips

It requires patience and good conditions.

What to expect

In small telescopes it remains mostly unresolved.

It appears more compact than typical clusters.

Type

Open Cluster

Constellation

Cassiopeia

Distance

5000 ly

Size

13.0'

Season

Autumn

Difficulty

Easy

Magnitude

7.3