Messier 48 (M 48)

Introduction | Map | My Own Photos | My 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

Vespera Pro

M 48, Feb 26, 2025 - 2000, 610s		M 48, Feb 26, 2025 - 2000, 610s, processed
		M 48, Feb 26, 2025 - 2000, 610s, TIFF processed

My Own Observations

Observations End of March 2017

• March 28, 2017 (Mühlhausen: Heritage P130 on GoTo mount ): Nice, but not bright (16 mm eyepiece)

Observations End of March 2018

• March 24, 2018 (Mühlhausen/Kraichgau: Explorer 150PDS on GoTo mount): M 48 seen despite a bright Half Moon.

Observations February 2019

• February 27, 2019 (Mühlhausen/Kraichgau: PS 72/432 on AZ Pronto Mount, TS binoculars): M 48 fine stars, also in TS binoculars.

Observations February to March 2020

• February 19, 2020 (Mühlhausen/Kraichgau: eVscope): M 48 photographed; large, bright, at the center many nearby stars...
• March 14 and 18, 2020 (Mühlhausen/Kraichgau: eVscope): M 48 photographed

Observations March 2024

• March 25, 2024 (Mühlhausen/Kraichgau: Vespera): M 48 photographed; large, bright, at the center many nearby stars...

Observations February 2025

• February 26, 2025 (Mühlhausen/Kraichgau: Vespera Pro): M 48 photographed (10 min)

References

• Messier Catalogue - Messier 48: messier.seds.org/m/m048.html
• Messier 48 (Wikipedia): de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messier_48

On this Site

• Sky-Watcher Heritage P130 Information (5" Dobson)
• Sky-Watcher Heritage 100P Information (4" Dobson)
• GSO GSD 680 Information (8" Dobson)
• Sky-Watcher Skymax-102 OTA Information (4" Maksutov-Cassegrain)
• Sky-Watcher Explorer 150PDS Information (6" Newton)
• Omegon Photography Scope 72/432 ED OTA Information (2.8" Refractor)
• Unistellar eVscope Information
• Vaonis Vespera Information
• Vaonis Vespera Pro - Information
• Sky-Watcher AZ Pronto Mount Information
• Sky-Watcher Star Discovery AZ GoTo Mount Information
• My Binoculars