M38 - Auriga Cluster
Starfish Cluster observed from SM Soccer Fields on an exceptional night with excellent transparency.
Object Type: Open Cluster
Constellation: Auriga
Right Ascension: 05h 28m 42s
Declination: +35° 50' 00"
Magnitude: 7.0
Size: 21.0'
My Observation Details
| Object Name: | M38 - Auriga Cluster |
| Seeing: | E |
| Transparency: | 6 |
| Lat/Lon: | 35.161, -85.372 |
| Instrument: | 750mm/150mm |
| Power: | 30.0x (25mm eyepiece) |
| Date: | 2022-12-29 |
| Time: | 8:15 EST |
Observation Notes
Visual Description
The bright stars in this form a distinct arm that pointed to the right during this observation.
Additional Notes
Found this about 10 minutes after M36. Used Red Dot finder.
Sketch
