Auriga (Constellation)
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Image: Constellation Auriga
Credit: K.R.Carr/Redshift 5
Overview
In ancient mythology Auriga was a charioteer. It is a northern constellation and it's brightest star is Capella.
Named stars in Auriga
Alpha Aurigae - Capella
Beta Aurigae - Menkalinan
Notable features
IC 405 - Flaming Star Nebula
M36 - Open Cluster
M37 - Open Cluster
M38 - Open Cluster
The Flying Minnow - An asterism close to IC 405
