Observation by Alan Thomas: M38 The Starfish Cluster in Auriga

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Alan Thomas

Observer

Alan Thomas

Observed

2021 Nov 13 - 20:46

Uploaded

2021 Nov 15 - 10:34

Objects

The Starfish Cluster (M38)

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Constellation

Auriga

Field centre

RA: 05^h28^m
Dec: +35°50'
Position angle: -43°10'

Field size

0°32' × 0°32'

Equipment

Unistellar eQuinox 112mm reflector

Exposure

12min

Location

Norbreck Observatory, Warrington, Cheshire, UK

Target name

M38 The Starfish Cluster in Auriga

Title

M38 The Starfish Cluster in Auriga

About this image

Discovered by the Italian priest Giovanni Hodierna in the first half of the 17th century. Distance c.3,480ly. A vaguely starfish-like pattern formed by the brighter stars can be discerned.

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