The Butterfly Cluster is a open cluster in the constellation Scorpius, located about 2,000 light-years from Earth. With an apparent size of 15.0' and a magnitude of 5.3, it is best observed during summer.

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

Type

Open Cluster

Constellation

Scorpius

Distance

2000 ly

Size

15.0'

Season

Summer

Difficulty

Easy

Magnitude

5.3