NGC 2169 explained
| NGC 2169 |
| Epoch: | J2000 |
| Dist Ly: | 3.6 kly |
| Appmag V: | 5.9 |
| Size V: | 7 |
| Constellation: | Orion |
| Names: | 37 Cluster, Cr 38/83 |
NGC 2169 is an open cluster in the Orion constellation. It was possibly discovered by Giovanni Batista Hodierna before 1654 and discovered by William Herschel on October 15, 1784.[1] NGC 2169 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".[2] The cluster is composed of components Collinder 38, a I3pn open cluster,[3] and Collinder 83, a III3m open cluster.
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Notes and References
- Book: O'Meara, Stephen James. Deep Sky Companions: Hidden Treasures. 2007. Cambridge University Press. 9780521837040. 180.
- Web site: Constellation Guide. Orion Constellation. 2014-03-03.
- Web site: Backyard Astronomy for Amateur Astronomers. Collinder 38. https://web.archive.org/web/20160414061459/http://www.backyard-astro.com/Logs/ngc2169.html. 2016-04-14. 2014-03-03.
