Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Auriga (Aur)  ·  Contains:  M 37  ·  NGC 2099
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M37 - 2017, Gary Imm
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M37 is an open cluster located 4700 light years away in the constellation of Auriga at a declination of 32 degrees.  It is a magnitude 5.6 cluster which spans 19 arc-minutes in our apparent view.  This corresponds to a diameter of 26 light years.

This open star cluster contains more than 500 stars. M37 is the most spectacular of the three open clusters in Auriga, with a contrast of sights including a brilliant orange star in the center, many young blue stars, and a high number of red giants. It is called the Salt and Pepper Cluster but I don't find that to be a particularly appropriate or appealing name.

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M37 - 2017, Gary Imm