Messier 37 - Wikipedia
WEBMessier 37 (also known as M37, NGC 2099, or the Salt and Pepper Cluster) is the brightest and richest open cluster in the constellation Auriga. It was discovered by the Italian astronomer Giovanni Battista Hodierna before 1654.
Messier 37 - Messier Objects
WEBApr 30, 2015 · Messier 37 lies in the direction opposite to the galactic centre when seen from Earth. It is between 347 and 550 million years old and contains at least 12 evolved red giant stars. The hottest main sequence star in the cluster has the stellar classification B9 V.
Messier 37 - the NGC 2099 Open Star Cluster - Universe Today
WEBMar 13, 2017 · Located in the direction of the Auriga constellation, Messier 37 is one of three open star clusters (including Messier 36 and Messier 38) in this portion of the night sky – and also the...
Messier 37 - Open Cluster in Auriga | TheSkyLive.com
WEBMessier 37 is a Open Cluster in the Auriga constellation. Messier 37 is situated north of the celestial equator and, as such, it is more easily visible from the northern hemisphere. Given its visual magnitude of 5.6, Messier 37 is easily visible with …
Open Cluster Messier 37 | Deep⋆Sky Corner
WEBM 37 (NGC 2099) is the most beautiful of the three bright Messier star clusters in the constellation Auriga (Fuhrmann). The other two are Messier 36 and Messier 38. It contains about 150 stars up to 12.5 magnitudes. In total, it should have more than 500 stars.
Messier 37 (NGC 2099) | Auriga | Go Astronomy
WEBMessier 37, also known as M37 or NGC 2099, is a stunning open star cluster situated in the constellation of Auriga. As one of the most prominent open clusters in the night sky, M37 has become a frequent observational target for both amateur and professional astronomers.
Astronomers investigate open cluster Messier 37 and its …
WEBJul 14, 2022 · Messier 37 (or M37, also known as NGC 2099) is the brightest and richest Galactic OC in the constellation Auriga, located at a distance of about 4,500 light years. The cluster has a radius of...
Messier 37 (NGC 2099): A Diamond Starburst in Auriga
WEBApr 1, 2023 · Writer and astronomer C.E. Barns described Messier 37 as a “diamond starburst.” 1 Without question, his opinion is accurate. M37 is one of the most beautiful clusters in the northern winter sky. Another popular name …
Messier 37 - M37 - AstroPixels
WEBMessier 37 or M37 (also designated NGC 2099) is an open cluster in the constellation Auriga. It has an apparent visual magnitude of 6.2 and its angular diameter is 24 arc-minutes. M37 lies at an estimated distance of 4400 light years. The Equinox 2000 coordinates are RA= 5h 52.4m, Dec= +32° 33´ which makes M37 …
Messier 37 - Wikiwand
WEBMessier 37 (also known as M37, NGC 2099, or the Salt and Pepper Cluster) is the brightest and richest open cluster in the constellation Auriga. It was discovered by the Italian astronomer Giovanni Battista Hodierna before 1654.
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