(IAAC) Obj: M 37 - Inst: 23.5 cm, f/6.3, equatorial fork mount

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Sun Feb 18 23:30:03 EST 2007


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Observation Poster: Douglas Slauson <doug at owlridgeobservatory.net>

Observer: Douglas Slauson
Your skills: Advanced (many years)
Date/time of observation: January 27, 2007 / 03:30 UT
Location of site: Swisher, Iowa, USA (Lat 41.848, Elev 242m)
Site classification: Exurban
Sky darkness: 5.5 <Limiting magnitude>
Seeing: 7 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: Major - gibbous or near object
Instrument: 23.5 cm, f/6.3, equatorial fork mount
Magnification: 118x
Filter(s): None
Object(s): M 37
Category: Open cluster.
Class: II r
Constellation: Auriga
Data: mag 5.6  size 25' in diameter
Position: RA 05:52.3  DEC 32:33.3
Description:
Many dozens of pinpoint, scintillating stars. A finely-granulated, delicate 
cluster with a prominent orange star at the cluster's center. A large,
splashy cluster suitable for low-power eyepieces but should also be enjoyed 
with moderate magnification.  Many chains and knots of stars totaling over 
150 stars.  
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