A Messier object in Auriga

I was looking around in Auriga this morning and took this shot of a nice open cluster

http://setisociety.org/m37inAuriga-sx100-1fr-15sec.jpg

I think it's probably M37 (based on a description in one of my guides.) Single afocal 15 second exposure ISO 1600 in Canon SX-100 via a 25 mm Meade Super Plossl and a Criterion RV-6.

Regards, Jason H.

Nice shot Jason. Thanks for sharing.

David R.

Jason,

It is indeed M37 ... just do a vertical flip so as to get the proper orientation. Here is my result of the same cluster: http://www.perseus.gr/Astro-DSO-NGC-2099.htm

There is two other Messier clusters in Auriga as well (M36, M38).

Anthony.

Nice work Jason!
M37 is one of my favorite clusters..., fainter than 35-36-38, but it seems to pack more stars, which make up for it...