About NGC 2099 (M37)

NGC 2099 stands out as a well-known observing object and presents itself as a diffuse object. It has moderate brightness.

Current visibility

Right now it is at about 20° altitude and reaches 57° around 05:30 PM.

It stays above 30° for roughly 7 hours.

Observing conditions matter, subtle features are easily lost in bright skies.

Observing tips

It requires patience and good conditions.

Type

Open Cluster

Constellation

Auriga

Distance

4400 ly

Size

24.0'

Season

Winter

Difficulty

Easy

Magnitude

6.2