Open Cluster · M37

M37 — NGC 2099

M37 is the richest of the three Auriga open clusters, containing over 500 stars at a distance of about 4,500 light-years. It is the largest and oldest of the trio at about 300–500 million years, and stands out for containing an exceptional

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