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Star Cluster

Messier 36 :
open star cluster

Messier 36 is a open star cluster located in the constellation Auriga . Messier 36 is magnitude 6.00*, and is 10' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Messier 36
      1. Type:
      2. open cluster
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 6.00
      1. Size:
      2. 10'
      1. Right Ascension:
      2. 05h 36.2m
      1. Declination:
      2. +34° 08'
      1. Messier #:
      2. M36

    * One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.



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