M36
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| M36 |
| Object #52 |
| Object type |
| Other Names NGC 1960, Pinwheel Cluster, Melotte 37, Collinder 71 |
| Data |
| Magnitude:6.0 Right ascension:05:36:17.70 |
| Visibility |
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Binocular |
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 |
