Trumpler 37
Trumpler 37 (Cr 439) is a young open cluster located in the constellation Cepheus.
It is embedded in the IC 1396 nebula complex, a large region of ionized gas and
dust shaped by the radiation of massive stars. The cluster contains numerous
young stellar objects, including several bright members that illuminate the
surrounding nebula.
Tr 37 is best known for its association with the Elephant's Trunk Nebula, a dense
pillar of gas and dust undergoing active star formation. Wide-field imaging reveals
the cluster as part of a rich and dynamic environment, making it a popular target
for astrophotographers and observers interested in star-forming regions.
Object Data
Trumpler:Tr 37
Type:Open cluster
Constellation:Cepheus
Distance:~3,100 light-years
Observation Data
Location:Pollux Observatory, Zuidlaren
Date:2022-08-02
Technical Data
Exposure time:Hα- 40x 200 sec
O- 8 x 200 sec
Total: 3.1 h
O- 8 x 200 sec
Total: 3.1 h
Telescope:Takahashi FSQ106 ED
Color palette:Hα luminance SHO
Camera:ZWO ASI 1600mm Pro
Filters:Astronomik 6 nm