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M44 "Beehive Cluster", Andreas Zapf
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M44 "Beehive Cluster"

M44 "Beehive Cluster", Andreas Zapf
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M44 "Beehive Cluster"

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Messier 44, known as the "Beehive Cluster" became a target of opportunity in the early spring nights. The Galaxies are not yet up, but the 6" Telescope is already running... so let's go after the center of the cluster with the distant background galaxies.

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M44 "Beehive Cluster", Andreas Zapf