NGC 2169

NGC 2169
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Constellation	Orion
Right ascension	06h 8.4m
Declination	+13° 57′
Distance	3.6 kly
Apparent magnitude (V)	5.9
Apparent dimensions (V)	7′
Physical characteristics
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

NGC 2169, is an open cluster in the Orion constellation. It was discovered by Giovanni Batista Hodierna before 1654 and discovered by William Herschel on October 15, 1784. 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."

External links

• SEDS entry
• Astronomy Picture of the Day
• NGC 2169 on WikiSky: DSS2, SDSS, GALEX, IRAS, Hydrogen α, X-Ray, Astrophoto, Sky Map, Articles and images

Coordinates: 06^h 8.4^m 00^s, +13° 57′ 00″