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M35

M35 is a Open Cluster in Charles Messier's catalog of deep sky objects.
 

 



M35

 
 
Fact Sheet

Messier Number

  M35

Catalog Number

  NGC 2168

Constellation

  Gemini

Location

  06 08.9 (Right Ascension)

  24 20 (Declination)

Integrated Visual Magnitude

  5.3

Angular Size

  28 arc minutes

Type

  Open Cluster

Distance From Earth

  2,800 light years

Discoverer

  Philippe Loys de Chéseaux 1745-1746

 
Description

Overview:
Messier Object M35 is a Open Cluster which was discovered by Philippe Loys de Chéseaux 1745-1746. It has an angular size of 28 arc minutes.

Location:
M35 is located within the borders of the constellation Gemini at Right Ascension 06 08.9 and Declination 24 20. It is 2,800 light years from Earth making it the 21st furthest Messier Object from Earth.

Brightness:
Compared to the other objects from the Messier catalog, M35 is a bright deep space object with a brightness rating of 5.3.