NGC 2169

NGC 2169 is an open cluster in the Orion constellation. It was possibly discovered by Giovanni Batista Hodierna before 1654 and discovered by William Herschel on October 15, 1784.^[1] NGC 2169 is at a distance of about 3,600 light years away from Earth. It is nicknamed "The '37' Cluster" due to its striking resemblance to the numerals "37".^[2] The cluster is composed of components Collinder 38, a I3pn open cluster,^[3] and Collinder 83, a III3m open cluster.

NGC 2169 from Scottsdale, Arizona

NGC 2169
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Right ascension	06h 8.4m
Declination	+13° 57′
Distance	3.6 kly
Apparent magnitude (V)	5.9
Apparent dimensions (V)	7′
Physical characteristics
Other designations	37 Cluster, Cr 38/83
Associations
Constellation	Orion
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

Map showing the location of NGC 2169