Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cancer (Cnc)  ·  Contains:  41 Cnc)  ·  Almalaf (ε Cnc  ·  Beehive  ·  M 44  ·  NGC 2632  ·  Praesepe Cluster  ·  The star 38 Cnc  ·  The star 39 Cnc  ·  The star 40 Cnc  ·  The star Meleph
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M44 // 21.01.2024, Kai Linde
M44 // 21.01.2024
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M44 // 21.01.2024

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M44 // 21.01.2024, Kai Linde
M44 // 21.01.2024
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M44 // 21.01.2024

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Description

This image of the beehive cluster, Messier 44, was actually taken as a test image for new equipment and procedures. The moon, which was relatively bright in the sky, served as an unexpected light source during the test. 
I liked observing M44 just as much as M45 visually with a wide-angle eyepiece. My two favourite star clusters.

I would be very grateful for any suggestions for improvement or comments.

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M44 // 21.01.2024, Kai Linde