M35 - Gemini Cluster
The Shoe-Buckle Cluster observed from SM Soccer Fields on an exceptional night with excellent transparency.
Object Type: Open Cluster
Constellation: Gemini
Right Ascension: 06h 08m 54s
Declination: +24° 20' 00"
Magnitude: 5.5
Size: 28.0'
My Observation Details
| Object Name: | M35 - Gemini Cluster |
| Seeing: | E |
| Transparency: | 6 |
| Lat/Lon: | 35.161, -85.372 |
| Instrument: | 750mm/150mm |
| Power: | 75.0x (10mm eyepiece) |
| Date: | 2022-12-29 |
| Time: | 8:27 EST |
Observation Notes
Visual Description
Saw the “basket” structure of four brightest stars clearly. Dimmer stars look like they are poured out of the basket.
Additional Notes
Could not find neighboring NGC 2158. Used Red Dot finder.
Sketch
