Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cancer (Cnc)  ·  Contains:  Beehive cluster  ·  M 44  ·  NGC 2632  ·  Praesepe
20160514 - M44 The Beehive Cluster, Mike Pusatera
20160514 - M44 The Beehive Cluster
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20160514 - M44 The Beehive Cluster

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M44 - the Beehive cluster is a highlight in Cancer, near Gemini. Designated NGC2632, the open cluster was known to the ancient Greeks and was observed by Galileo. It is located approximately 550 light years away.



Imaged from Lake St Louis, MO on April 3rd, May 10th and May 14th, 2016.



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QHY9Ms + Baader LRGB

L - 12x600s | RGB - 8x300s

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20160514 - M44 The Beehive Cluster, Mike Pusatera