M44

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M44
Object #3
Object type

Open Cluster

Other Names

NGC 2632, The Beehive Cluster, The Presasepe

Data
Magnitude:3.1

Right ascension:08:39:57.20
Declination:19:40:21.00
Constellation:Cancer
Season:winter

Visibility

Binocular
Telescope

This open cluster is an example of something that is relatively easy to see with the unaided eye in a dark sky environment, but not visible in the light polluted skies of a city. Visible with binoculars or a telescope it's well worth the look.

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Observations

Observer: Jason Nishiyama Location:Calgary Date of observation:13 May 2008 Observations made:NBT
Visibility: BT Binocular type:10x50 Telescope type:MAK127
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