M 38 (NGC 1912)
M 38 (NGC 1912) is an open cluster in the constellation Auriga, magnitude 7.4, 21′ across.
A large open cluster in Auriga whose stars form a cross or starfish pattern; the small cluster NGC 1907 lies just to its south.
When and where to see it
It is best placed in the evening sky around January, when it crosses the meridian at about 10 pm local time (around midnight in December). It can be seen from everywhere north of 54°S and never sets north of 54°N.
At its highest it stands 76° up from 50°N, 89° up from 35°N, 54° up from the equator, 19° up from 35°S.
Facts
- Type
- Open cluster
- Constellation
- Auriga
- Designations
- NGC 1912, Mel 36, Cr 67, Starfish Cluster, Melotte 36, Collinder 67
- Magnitude
- 7.4
- Apparent size
- 21′
- Position
- RA 5h 28.7m, Dec +35° 51′ (J2000)
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