M47 (Open cluster)

From Cambridge , M47 will become visible around 20:14 (EDT), 32° above your southern horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 00:57.
Name
M47
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Object type
Open cluster
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Constellation: | Puppis |
Magnitude: | 4.40 (V) [5] 4.42 (B) [3] |
B-V Color (mag): | 0.02 |
Right ascension: | 07h36m [3] |
Declination: | -14°28' [3] |
Distance: | 490.0 parsec 1597.4 lightyrs [2] |
Absolute mag (V): | -4.05 |
All times shown in Cambridge local time.
15 Jan 2024 | – The cluster Messier 47 is well placed |
14 Jan 2025 | – The cluster Messier 47 is well placed |
15 Jan 2026 | – The cluster Messier 47 is well placed |
15 Jan 2027 | – The cluster Messier 47 is well placed |
15 Jan 2028 | – The cluster Messier 47 is well placed |
14 Jan 2029 | – The cluster Messier 47 is well placed |
14 Jan 2030 | – The cluster Messier 47 is well placed |
15 Jan 2031 | – The cluster Messier 47 is well placed |