M44
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M44 |
Object #1 |
Object type |
Other Names The Beehive Cluster, The Presasepe, NGC 2632 |
Data |
Magnitude:3.1 Right ascension:08:39:57.20 |
Visibility |
Binocular |
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, Alberta | Date of observation:13 May 2008 | Observations made:NBT |
Visibility: BT | Binocular type:10x50 | Telescope type:MAK127 |