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Messier 67 |
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 | M67 is an open star cluster in the constellation Cancer. One of the oldest known such clusters, M67 is believed to be 10 billion years old. It contains approximately 500 stars within its 12 light-year diameter and is located some 2500 light-years away. In a 8-inch scope at 49x, the cluster is a nice little knot of stars, taking up about 1/4 to 1/5 of the field of view across. Approximately 20-30 stars are visible, in an irregular circle shape. Increasing the magnification to 122x, the cluster barely fits within the field of view. Several more stars become visible, as some of the cluster's mottled appearance resolves into individual close-knit stars. |
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| You can find more information about this Messier object by visiting: SEDS - The Messier Catalog. |
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M67 NGC 2682 Other description: Open cluster dense. Constellation: Cancer Dreyer description: Remarkable! Cluster, very bright, very large, extremely rich in stars, little compressed, stars of magnitude 10 to 15; = M67. Magnitude: 6.9 RA: 08h 50m 37.3s Dec: +11°48'08" RA: 08h 50m 24.0s Dec: +11°49'00" (Epoch 2000) Azm: 254°15'53" Alt: +30°25'57" Rise: 08:46 Transit: 15:39 Set: 22:32 Size:30.0' |