NGC 2169
| 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 | |
Map showing the location of NGC 2169
NGC 2169, is an open cluster in the Orion constellation. It was possibly 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".[2] The cluster is composed of components Collinder 38, a I3pn open cluster,[3] and Collinder 83, a III3m open cluster.
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
- ↑ O'Meara, Stephen James (2007). Deep Sky Companions: Hidden Treasures. Cambridge University Press. p. 180. ISBN 9780521837040.
- ↑ Constellation Guide, Orion Constellation (accessed 2014-03-03)
- ↑ Backyard Astronomy for Amateur Astronomers, "Collinder 38" (accessed 2014-03-03)
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Coordinates: 
06h 8.4m 00s, +13° 57′ 00″
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