Messier 35
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| Observation data: J2000 epoch | |
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| Class: | Open Cluster |
| Constellation: | Gemini |
| Right ascension: | 06h 09.1m[1] |
| Declination: | +24° 21′[1] |
| Distance: | 2800 () |
| Apparent magnitude (V): | 5.30 |
| Apparent dimensions (V): | 28 |
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| Mass: | ( M☉) |
| Radius: | unknown |
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| Estimated age: | |
| Notable features: | |
| Other designations: | NGC 2168[1] |
| See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters | |
Messier 35 (also known as M 35, or NGC 2168) is an open cluster in the Gemini constellation. It was discovered by Philippe Loys de Chéseaux in 1745 and independently discovered by John Bevis before 1750.
[edit] References
- ^ a b c SIMBAD Astronomical Database. Results for Messier 35. Retrieved on December 8, 2006.
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