M-36 in Auriga
M-36 is a small open cluster about 10 degrees below the bright star Capella.  M-36, M-37 and M-38 are all in the same general area of the sky.  You should be able to see them in binoculars if you can find Capella.

    Constellation:  Auriga

    Size:  12 arcmin 

    Magnitude:  6.0 

    Number of Stars:  60

    RA:  05h 36m 18s

    Dec: 34d 08m 24s


Scope:  Orion 90 mm MAK 500
M-5C CCD Camera
Focal Ratio: f5.5
Exposure:  Combined 6 minutes
Reserved for Future Image
Scope:  8" LX 200 SCT
M-5C CCD Camera
Focal Ratio: f3.3
Exposure: 

Link to SEDS M-36 Page

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