M38

M38

Object #50

Object type open cluster

Other Names NGC 1912, Starfish Cluster, Melotte 36, Collinder 67

Data

Magnitude:6.4 Right ascension:05:28:40.00 Declination:35:50:54.00 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 M36 and M37 nearby.

Locate M38

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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