Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cancer (Cnc)  ·  Contains:  Beehive  ·  M 44  ·  NGC 2632  ·  Praesepe Cluster
M44 Praesepe, Tomi Kurri
M44 Praesepe
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M44 Praesepe

M44 Praesepe, Tomi Kurri
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M44 Praesepe

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M44 Praesepe, also known as the Beehive Cluster, is one of the closest open star clusters to Earth. It is located around 600 light years away and is easily visible with the naked eye.

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M44 Praesepe, Tomi Kurri