NGC 2169
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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.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> 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".<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The cluster is composed of components Collinder 38, a I3pn open cluster,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> and Collinder 83, a III3m open cluster. Template:Clear left