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

M44 Beehive Cluster, Johannes Bock
M44 Beehive Cluster
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M44 Beehive Cluster

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Messier 44, also known as the Beehive or Praesepe, is an open cluster in Cancer known since ancient times. Visible to the naked eye, is one of the nearest open clusters to our Solar System. The cluster's age and proper motion coincide with those of the Hyades open cluster, suggesting that both share a similar origin.

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M44 Beehive Cluster, Johannes Bock