The Hyades (Collinder 50)

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R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 30 arcminutes across.
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From Fairfield , the Hyades will become visible around 19:44 (EDT), 49° above your south-western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 00:20.

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Name The Hyades (Collinder 50)
Object type Open cluster
Other names
The Hyades
C 41[3]
Cr 50[1]
Mel 25[2]
Position
Constellation:Taurus
Magnitude:1.00 (V) [3]
Right ascension:04h27m [1]
Declination:+16°00' [1]
Visibility from Fairfield

All times shown in Fairfield local time.

Events
28 Nov 2023  –  The Hyades cluster is well placed
27 Nov 2024  –  The Hyades cluster is well placed
27 Nov 2025  –  The Hyades cluster is well placed
28 Nov 2026  –  The Hyades cluster is well placed
28 Nov 2027  –  The Hyades cluster is well placed
27 Nov 2028  –  The Hyades cluster is well placed
27 Nov 2029  –  The Hyades cluster is well placed
28 Nov 2030  –  The Hyades cluster is well placed

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41.14°N
73.26°W
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