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".

This star cluster–related article is a stub.

Map showing the location of NGC 2169
NGC 2169 from Scottsdale, Arizona