| Type | Asterism |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 6.144 |
| Size | 45' |
| Right Ascension | 5h 18' (2000) |
| Declination | 33° 46' N |
| Constellation | Auriga |
Andrew Cooper
Jan 11, 2023 Waikoloa, HI (map)
11.4cm f/4 Newtonian, Kinipōpō @ 18x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
A 45' arc of 5th magnitude stars comprising 16 Aur, 17 Aur, 18 Aur, 19 Aur, and IQ Aur, in addition to 14 Aur found 1° south of the group, the region makes spectacular sweeping from The Teens to M36, M38, and M37 clusters 2° northeast ideally with binoculars or an RFT
| 16 Aurigae | 17 Aurigae | 18 Aurigae |
| 19 Aurigae | AE Aurigae | IC 405 |
| IQ Aurigae | Melotte31 |
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