Observation by Alan Thomas: NGC2169 Open Cluster in Orion

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Alan Thomas

Observer

Alan Thomas

Observed

2021 Nov 28 - 23:45

Uploaded

2021 Nov 29 - 13:34

Objects

The "37" Cluster (NGC2169)

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Constellation

Orion

Field centre

RA: 06^h08^m
Dec: +13°58'
Position angle: +65°26'

Field size

0°20' × 0°20'

Equipment

Unistellar eQuinox 120mm reflector

Exposure

120sec

Location

Norbreck Observatory, Warrington, Cheshire, UK.

Target name

NGC2169 Open Cluster in Orion

Title

NGC2169 Open Cluster in Orion

About this image

Dist. c.3600ly. Age 7-11million years.

Sometimes known as the '37' cluster, though some people have difficulty seeing these numerals.

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