How to find open star clusters Messier 38 and NGC 1907
2,044 views · Published 31 January 2016 · 9:24 · Indexed 20 September 2026
Channel: Eyes on the Sky · 2016 · Science & Technology
www.eyesonthesky.com Two open clusters in a smiley face? Yup! In the constellation of Auriga, there is an asterism that has been dubbed the "Cheshire Cat." It looks remarkably like the grinning feline - well, the face of it anyway. And right in that area is the lovely open cluster Messier 38, and a smaller, dimmer one that is ideal for larger telescopes, NGC 1907. How do you find them? Well, that's what this video shows you! Check it out - perfect for winter observing. See what's up in the night sky every week with "Eyes on the Sky" videos, astronomy made easy.
