The Perseus Double Cluster (Caldwell 14)
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 30 arcminutes across.
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From South El Monte , the Perseus Double Cluster is difficult to observe as it will appear no higher than 18° above the horizon. It is visible in the dawn sky, becoming accessible around 04:43 (PDT), when it reaches an altitude of 18° above your north-eastern horizon. It will then reach an altitude of 18° before fading from view as dawn breaks at 04:47.
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Name
The Perseus Double Cluster (Caldwell 14)
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Object type
Open cluster
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Visibility from South El Monte
All times shown in South El Monte local time.
Events
| 26 Oct 2026 | – The Perseus Double Cluster is well placed |
| 27 Oct 2027 | – The Perseus Double Cluster is well placed |
| 26 Oct 2028 | – The Perseus Double Cluster is well placed |
| 26 Oct 2029 | – The Perseus Double Cluster is well placed |
| 26 Oct 2030 | – The Perseus Double Cluster is well placed |
| 27 Oct 2031 | – The Perseus Double Cluster is well placed |
| 26 Oct 2032 | – The Perseus Double Cluster is well placed |
| 26 Oct 2033 | – The Perseus Double Cluster is well placed |