# NGC 654 (Mel 9)

NGC 654 (Mel 9) is an open cluster in the constellation Cassiopeia, magnitude 6.5, 6.3′ across.

A 6.5-magnitude open cluster in Cassiopeia, about 6.3′ across.

## When and where to see it

It is best placed in the evening sky around November, when it crosses the meridian at about 10 pm local time (around midnight in October). It can be seen from everywhere north of 28°S and never sets north of 28°N.

At its highest it stands 78° up from 50°N, 63° up from 35°N, 28° up from the equator, below the horizon from 35°S.

## Facts

- Type: Open cluster
- Constellation: Cassiopeia
- Designations: Mel 9, Melotte 9
- Magnitude: 6.5
- Apparent size: 6.3′
- Position: RA 1h 44.0m, Dec +61° 53′ (J2000)

Open AstroPilot to see when NGC 654 (Mel 9) is highest tonight from your location, how easy it is with your telescope or binoculars, and an eyepiece view. https://astropilot.space/object/NGC654