NGC 1960

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NGC 1960[1][2], which is also called M 36, is an open cluster located in the constellation Auriga.

NGC 1960
Observation data: 2000.0 epoch
Constellation Auriga
Right ascension 05h36.1m
Declination +34o08'
Type Open cluster
Apparent dimensions 12.0
Apparent magnitude 6.0
Other designations M 36

Appearance

Location

Scientific research

References

  1. Hirshfeld, Alan, and Roger W. Sinnott, eds., Sky Catalogue 2000.0, Vol.2, Cambridge, Massachusetts: Sky Publishing Corp. and Cambridge University Press, 1985. (3098,238)
  2. NGC 2000.0, The Complete New General Catalogue and Index Catalogue of Nebulae and Star Clusters by J.L.E. Dreyer Sinnott, R.W. (edited by) <Sky Publishing Corporation and Cambridge University Press (1988)>