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M44 -- Beehive  -- Open Star Cluster, Michael Sherick
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M44 -- Beehive -- Open Star Cluster

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M44 -- Beehive -- Open Star Cluster

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Revision 2-19-23   --   Re-imaged this object to reduce the bloating of the bright stars.   I used 60 second exposures for all RGB subs, unbinned 1x1.   I think this version has a bit better color contrast.

Imaged 2-16-23 from the Sagrada Observatory, Las Cruces, NM
Telescope:  24" f8 RC     CCD Camera:  FLI-PL-09000   Gen II Filters

This image of M44 "The Beehive" open star cluster, was imaged as RGB.    Seeing conditions continue to be poor in my area...  It was fun to image this beautiful object in the night sky.

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M44 -- Beehive  -- Open Star Cluster, Michael Sherick