M36

M36

Object #52

Object type open cluster

Other Names NGC 1960, Pinwheel Cluster, Melotte 37, Collinder 71

Data

Magnitude:6.0 Right ascension:05:36:17.70 Declination:34:08:27.00 Constellation:Auriga Season:winter

Visibility

Binocular Telescope

This cluster shows as a faint fuzzy patch in a pair of binoculars and resolves into a cluster of stars in a small telescope. Easy to find and well worth the look. Look for M37 and M38 nearby.

Locate M36

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Observations

Observer: Jason Nishiyama	Location:Calgary	Date of observation:19 January 2009	Observations made:NBT
	Visibility: BT	Binocular type:10x50	Telescope type:MAK127