IC 4768 - Open Cluster in Scutum
IC 4768 is a Open Cluster in the Scutum constellation. IC 4768 is situated close to the celestial equator and, as such, it is at least partly visible from both hemispheres in certain times of the year.
The image below is a photograph of IC 4768 from the Digitized Sky Survey 2 (DSS2 - see the credits section) taken in the red channel. The area of sky represented in the image is 0.5x0.5 degrees (30x30 arcmins).
Key facts about IC 4768
IC 4768 is above the horizon from Greenwich, United Kingdom .
Altitude: 26.6°
Azimuth: 216.7°
Direction: South-West
See also IC 4768 rise and set times.
Celestial coordinates and finder chart of IC 4768
Celestial coordinates for the J2000 equinox of IC 4768 are provided in the following table:
The simplified sky charts below show the position of IC 4768 in the sky. The first chart has a field of view of 60° while the second one has a field of view of 10°.
Rise and set times of IC 4768 from your location
Location: Greenwich, United Kingdom
Latitude: 51° 28’ 47” N
Longitude: 0° 00’ 00” E
Timezone: Europe/London
Today's IC 4768 - Open Cluster in Scutum rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, United Kingdom are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):