Messier 48 (M 48)

Introduction | Map | My Own Photos | Own Observations | References

On this page I collect my observations of the open star cluster M 48 (NGC 2548) in the constellation Hydra.

 

Introduction

The constellation Hydra is also one of the constellation that were unknown to me. The open star cluster M 48 in the constellation Hydra is, according to Stoyan, the final "messenger" of Hydra that can be seen until summer.

M 48 (NGC 2548)
Size: 50' x 30' (Stoyan)
Distance: 2,200 light years
Rating: ***

 

Map

M 48 in constellation Hydra (Image Courtesy of SkySafari Astronomy, www.simulationcurriculum.com)

 

My Own Photos

eVscope

      

M 48 - Feb 19, 2020

 

M 48 - Mar 14, 2020

 

M 48 - Mar 18, 2020

         

M 48 - Feb 19, 2020

 

M 48 - Mar 14, 2020, processed

 

M 48 - Mar 18, 2020, processed

Vespera

    

M 48, Mar 25, 2024 - original, 590s

 

M 48, Mar 25, 2024 - large, photo left processed

 

Own Observations

Observations End of March 2017

Observations End of March 2018

Observations February 2019

Observations February to March 2020

Observations March 2024

 

References

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