About NGC 2447 (M93)

NGC 2447 is frequently observed by amateur astronomers and appears as a soft glow. It has moderate brightness.

Current visibility

Right now it is at about 46° altitude and reaches 66° around 07:31 PM.

It stays above 30° for roughly 8 hours.

Observing conditions matter, fine detail requires darker skies.

Observing tips

This object is better suited for experienced observers.

What to expect

Under good conditions, the object reveals more character.

It appears more compact than typical clusters.

Type

Open Cluster

Constellation

Puppis

Distance

3600 ly

Size

22.0'

Season

winter

Difficulty

Easy

Magnitude

6