Messier 37
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| Messier 37 | |
 M37 open cluster, source: NOAO |
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| Observation data (J2000.0 epoch) | |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Auriga |
| Right ascension | 5h 52m 19s |
| Declination | +32° 33′ 2″ |
| Distance | 4.4 kly (1.3 kpc) |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 6.2 |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 24′ |
| Other designations | NGC 2099 |
| See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters | |
Messier 37 (also known as M37 or NGC 2099) is the richest open cluster in the Auriga constellation. It was discovered by Giovanni Batista Hodierna before 1654.
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