Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Orion (Ori)  ·  Contains:  NGC 2169
NGC2169 The "37" Cluster, AlBroxton
NGC2169 The "37" Cluster
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NGC2169 The "37" Cluster

NGC2169 The "37" Cluster, AlBroxton
NGC2169 The "37" Cluster
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NGC2169 The "37" Cluster

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NGC2169, 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. NGC2169 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."

Observation Notes : is a pretty bright, not compressed open cluster in the 17.5 inch at 100X. What is bizarre is that the cluster members form the numerals "3" and "7". It is a shame that this is not M37, you couldn't miss it.

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NGC2169 The "37" Cluster, AlBroxton