Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Auriga (Aur)  ·  Contains:  M 38  ·  NGC 1907  ·  NGC 1912  ·  PK172+00.1
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M38 Starfish Cluster, Edward Overstreet
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M38 Starfish Cluster

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M38 Starfish Cluster, Edward Overstreet
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M38 Starfish Cluster

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Not too sure how this cluster got its name. I did a little research and couldn't find info. The Messier site said an 8 inch telescope can resolve an "X" pattern of mostly binary stars, perhaps that has something to do with it. It's about 4,700 LR form our solar system and 27 LR across.

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M38 Starfish Cluster, Edward Overstreet