M37 - Auriga Cluster

Warbird Cluster observed from SM Soccer Fields on an exceptional night with excellent transparency.


Object Type: Open Cluster

Constellation: Auriga

Right Ascension: 05h 52m 24s

Declination: +32° 33' 00"

Magnitude: 6.0

Size: 24.0'

My Observation Details

Object Name: M37 - Auriga Cluster
Seeing: E
Transparency: 6
Lat/Lon: 35.161, -85.372
Instrument: 750mm/150mm
Power: 75.0x (10mm eyepiece)
Date: 2022-12-29
Time: 7:59 EST

Observation Notes

Visual Description

The stars which stand out to me make an asterism that looks like a slingshot.

Additional Notes

Rest of surrounding starfield is very dim. Used Red Dot finder.

Sketch

M37 - Auriga Cluster sketch