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M44 The Beehive Cluster, also known as the Praesepe, is a large open star cluster in the constellation Cancer.
Visable to the naked eye, it covers an area as large as three full moons (1.5 degrees).
Best observed with binoculars or rich field telescopes.
Orion 80ED at F/7.5 and CGE mount unguided
Canon 300D
30x180 second 400 iso subs
Flat and dark calibrated in ImagesPlus