Observation by Alan Thomas: M36 Open Cluster in Auriga

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Alan Thomas

Observer

Alan Thomas

Observed

2021 Nov 13 - 21:04

Uploaded

2021 Nov 18 - 10:16

Objects

M36

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Constellation

Auriga

Field centre

RA: 05h36m
Dec: +34°09'
Position angle: -42°53'

Field size

0°32' × 0°32'

Equipment
  • Unistellar eQuinox 112mm reflector
Exposure

16min

Location

Norbreck Observatory, Warrington, Cheshire, UK.

Target name

M36 Open Cluster in Auriga

Title

M36 Open Cluster in Auriga

About this image

Discovered by Hodierna in the first half of the 17th century. Distance c.4,340ly. Age c.22million ly.

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