M44
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Latest revision as of 21:55, 15 January 2009
| M44 |
| Object #3 |
| Object type |
| Other Names NGC 2632, The Beehive Cluster, The Presasepe |
| Data |
| Magnitude:3.1 Right ascension:08:39:57.20 |
| Visibility |
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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.
[edit] Locate M44
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[edit] Observations
| Observer: Jason Nishiyama | Location:Calgary | Date of observation:13 May 2008 | Observations made:NBT |
| Visibility: BT | Binocular type:10x50 | Telescope type:MAK127 |
