Messier 38 or M38, also known as NGC 1912 or Starfish Cluster, [4] is an open cluster of stars in the constellation of Auriga. It was discovered by Giovanni Batista Hodierna before 1654 and independently found by Guillaume Le Gentil in 1749.

2015年4月30日 · Messier 38 (M38), also known as the Starfish Cluster, is an open star cluster located in the northern constellation Auriga. The cluster lies at a distance of 4,200 light years …

The open star cluster Messier 38 was discovered by Le Gentil in 1749. It is a loose and irregular cluster with a relatively empty centre. The brightest stars form the shape of a crooked cross or the somewhat clumsily written Greek letter π. The diameter is about 21 minutes of arc and the cluster contains well over 100 stars.

Messier 38 is a fascinating open star cluster that offers amateur astronomers a chance to explore the wonders of the winter sky. Its unique starfish shape, relatively bright stars, and historical significance make it a rewarding target for observation.

Positioned in the constellation Auriga, Messier 38 (also known as M38 or NGC 1912) is a prominent open star cluster that captures the attention of both professional astronomers and amateur stargazers alike. This article examines the intricacies of Messier 38, including its brightness, location, and the practicalities of observing it from Earth.

2017年3月27日 · Located in the direction of the northern Auriga constellation, some light 4,200 years from Earth, is the open star cluster known as the Starfish cluster (aka. Messier 38)

Messier 38, also known as the Starfish Cluster, is an open star cluster situated in the constellation Auriga. Discovered by the Italian astronomer Giovanni Batista Hodierna in the 17th century and later independently cataloged by Charles Messier in 1764, this celestial assembly is part of the Milky Way galaxy.

2021年4月5日 · Messier 38 (M38), also known as the Starfish Cluster, is an open star cluster located in the northern constellation Auriga. The best way to observe Messier 38 is in small or medium-sized telescopes at low magnifications and the best time of year to observe the cluster is during the winter months, when Auriga rises high for northern observers.

2023年4月1日 · Messier 38, nicknamed the Starfish Cluster, is an open cluster in the constellation of Auriga. It is best viewed in late autumn through winter. M38 is one of three impressive star clusters in Auriga.

Messier 38 is one of three bright open clusters in Auriga that are featured on Messier's list, along with Messier 36 and 37. It contains about 120 stars in a cirlce about 1/3 of a degree wide, and …