Messier 35
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For other uses, see M35.
| Messier 35 | |
 Credit: 2MASS/NASA. |
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| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Gemini |
| Right ascension | 06h 09.1m[1] |
| Declination | +24° 21′[1] |
| Distance | 2800 () |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 5.30 |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 28 |
| Other designations | NGC 2168[1] |
| See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters | |
Messier 35 (also known as M 35, or NGC 2168) is an open cluster in the Gemini constellation. It was discovered by Philippe Loys de Chéseaux in 1745 and independently discovered by John Bevis before 1750.
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Messier 35, SEDS Messier pages
- M35 and the tight old cluster NGC 2158 imaged with a semiprofessional Amateur-telescope
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