Messier 38
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| Observation data: J2000.0 epoch | |
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| Class: | II |
| Constellation: | |
| Right ascension: | 5h 28m 42s |
| Declination: | +35° 51′ 18″ |
| Distance: | 4.2 kly (1.3 kpc) |
| Apparent magnitude (V): | 7.4 |
| Apparent dimensions (V): | 21′ |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mass: | (? M☉) |
| Radius: | 25 ly |
| VHB: | -1.5 |
| Estimated age: | 220 Ma |
| Notable features: | |
| Other designations: | Messier 38 |
| See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters | |
Messier 38 (also known as M38 or NGC 1912) is an open cluster in the Auriga constellation.
It was discovered by Giovanni Batista Hodierna before 1654 and independently found by Le Gentil in 1749. M38 is at a distance of about 4,200 light years away from Earth.
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