Stephenson 2
Stephenson 2 is an open cluster in the constellation Scutum.
Massive young star cluster in Scutum, home of Stephenson 2-18
Facts
| Type | Open cluster |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Scutum |
| Position (J2000) | 18h 39m 19s, −6° 01′ |
| Size on the sky | 4.4′ × 4.4′ (the full Moon is about 31′) |
| Studied in | 103 scientific papers (SIMBAD) |
When and how to see it
Stephenson 2 is highest in the sky at midnight in June. From India (about 20° N) it climbs to about 64° above the horizon; from 50° N, to about 34°.
Heights are worked out for India and for 50° N. Set your location in Settings to see them for where you are.
For tonight's best time from your own town, the darkness and the Moon, open it on the map and see its "Tonight from your location" card.
More in Scutum
Everything in Scutum · All 88 constellations · All sky objects
Data: SIMBAD (CDS, Strasbourg; the site's weekly copy) · Data sources & credits