NGC 2169
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NGC 2169 | |
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Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
Constellation | Orion |
Right ascension | 06h 8.4m |
Declination | +13° 57′ |
Distance | 3.6 kly |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 5.9 |
Apparent dimensions (V) | 7′ |
Physical characteristics |
NGC 2169, is an open cluster in the Orion constellation. It was discovered by Giovanni Batista Hodierna before 1654 and discovered by William Herschel on October 15, 1784. [1] NGC 2169 is at a distance of about 3,600 light years away from Earth. It is nicknamed "The '37' Cluster" due to its striking resemblance to the numerals "37."
External links
- SEDS entry
- Astronomy Picture of the Day
- NGC 2169 on WikiSky: DSS2, SDSS, GALEX, IRAS, Hydrogen α, X-Ray, Astrophoto, Sky Map, Articles and images
References
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Coordinates: 06h 8.4m 00s, +13° 57′ 00″
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