Image of the day

Captured by
Byron Davies

Sh2-101 Tulip Nebula

My Account

New to Astromart?

Register an account...

Need Help?

Messier 37 image

Messier 37


Acquisition Details
  • Number of frames:
  • FPS:
  • Focal length:
  • CMI/CMII/CMIII:
Description

Messier 37 is an open star cluster in the constellation Auriga at a distance of 4,500 light-years. It is estimated that the age of the open cluster is between 347 to 550 million years. The cluster spans a diameter of ~23 light-years and is home to ~12 red giants. http://owlmountainobservatory.com https://www.facebook.com/OwlMountainObservatory