Messier 38
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| Messier 38 | |
 M38 open cluster, source: NOAO |
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| Observation data (J2000.0 epoch) | |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Auriga |
| 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′ |
| Other designations | NGC 1912 |
| 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 3,420 light years away from Earth.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ Majaess D., Turner D., Lane D. (2007), In Search of Possible Associations between Planetary Nebulae and Open Clusters, PASP, 119, 1349
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