Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Orion (Ori)  ·  Contains:  NGC 2169
NGC 2169 The "37" Cluster in Orion, Ray Caro
NGC 2169 The "37" Cluster in Orion
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NGC 2169 The "37" Cluster in Orion

NGC 2169 The "37" Cluster in Orion, Ray Caro
NGC 2169 The "37" Cluster in Orion
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NGC 2169 The "37" Cluster in Orion

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This asterism is really small but it is instantly recognizable. My Tamron pushed to 1200 mm had no trouble solving it.

NGC 2169 is located 3600 light-years away from our system and extends for about 6 light-years.

It's a young cluster, barely ten million years old.

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NGC 2169 The "37" Cluster in Orion, Ray Caro

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Orionis / Orion