Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Carina (Car)  ·  Contains:  NGC 2516
Caldwell C96 - NGC2516 - The Diamond Cluster/Southern Beehive, Geoff Scott
Caldwell C96 - NGC2516 - The Diamond Cluster/Southern Beehive
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Caldwell C96 - NGC2516 - The Diamond Cluster/Southern Beehive

Caldwell C96 - NGC2516 - The Diamond Cluster/Southern Beehive, Geoff Scott
Caldwell C96 - NGC2516 - The Diamond Cluster/Southern Beehive
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Caldwell C96 - NGC2516 - The Diamond Cluster/Southern Beehive

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A circumpolar open cluster in the constellation of Carina. The Diamond Cluster or NGC 2516 got its name because it is so clear and is easily visible even without a telescope. It is also referred to as the Southern Beehive cluster.

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Caldwell C96 - NGC2516 - The Diamond Cluster/Southern Beehive, Geoff Scott