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M36, M37, and M38 are three nice open star clusters in
Auriga. The most impressive is densely populated M37, which contains over 500 stars and has a somewhat globular-like
appearance.
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Open Cluster M36:
Type:
Open Star Cluster
Constellation: Auriga
Distance:
4100+ light-years
Size: 14+ light-years
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Open Cluster M37:
Type:
Open Star Cluster
Constellation: Auriga
Distance:
4400 light-years
Size: 20+ light-years
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Open Cluster M38:
Type:
Open Star Cluster
Constellation: Auriga
Distance:
4200 light-years
Size: 25 light-years
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Image Details:
Date: Nov. 30, 2003
Site: Harahan,
LA
Exposure: 5 x 30 sec. each
Filters:
Orion SkyGlow LPR
Processing: MSB Astroart 3.0
Telescope: 10" Meade LX200
Reducer:
Meade f/3.3
CCD: Starlight Express MX7C
Autoguider:
S.T.A.R. 2000
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