M35 · Messier 35
| Chinese name | M35 疏散星团 |
|---|---|
| Type | Open cluster |
| Constellation | Gem |
| RA | 06h09m |
| Dec | +24° |
| Apparent magnitude | 5.3ᵐ |
| Hemisphere | Northern |
| Best season | Winter |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Focal length | 中焦 400–800mm |
About
About 2,800 light-years away at the foot of Gemini, M35 is a bright, sprawling open cluster visible to the naked eye as a hazy patch. Its charm lies in the nearby older, denser, more distant cluster NGC 2158, whose striking contrast in size and density makes a captivating pair. A mid-focal wide field frames both perfectly, a popular winter cluster.