M 36 is a small, compact cluster of moderately bright stars in Auriga. The cluster is visible to the naked eye under dark skies. Being small, it is a good object for the telescope.

15 minutes exposure, Kodak Elite Chrome 200 slide film.
5" f/5 refractor at prime focus.

45 minutes exposure, Kodak Elite Chrome 200 slide film.
5" f/5 refractor at prime focus.

To the west (right) of M 36 is a small, reddish patch. This is the open cluster, NGC 1931 and nebula Sh2-237.

Combination of 3, 180 second images. Modified Canon Digital Rebel DSLR camera.
5" f/5 refractor at prime focus.

Combination of 15, 1 minute images unfiltered and 15 1 minute images using red, green and blue filters.
SBIG ST-9XE CCD. 12" f/10 schmidt-cassegrain with an f/6.3 focal reducer.