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Open and Globular Clusters

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Tulip Nebula - Sh2-101653 viewsAn emission nebula about 6,000 light-years away in the constellation Cygnus. The shape vaguely resembles the outline of a tulip.
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M42 - The Great Nebula in Orion689 views1344 light-years away, 24 light-years across, this emission/reflection nebula is one of the brightest in the sky, as well as the closest region of massive star formation to Earth.
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M33, the Triangulum Galaxy694 views2.73 million light-years away; third largest member of the Local Group of galaxies.
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NGC 253 - The Silver Dollar Galaxy723 viewsSpiral galaxy in the constellation Sculptor.
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M85 - Lenticular or Elliptical Galaxy in Coma Berenices680 viewsM85 is a lenticular galaxy in the process of transitioning to an elliptical galaxy. It lies on the outskirts of the Virgo Cluster and is 60 million light-years away, is estimated to be 125,000 light-years across, and is interacting with the smaller nearby galaxy NGC 4394.
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M74, Spiral Galaxy in Pisces654 viewsGrand design spiral galaxy with two clearly defined spiral arms winding counterclockwise from center. About 32 million light-years distant.
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Messier 106 and companions645 viewsThe large spiral galaxy at left is M106, lying at a distance of 22 to 25 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Canes Venatici. A myriad of other galaxies are in the frame, of which the two most prominent are NGC 4248 (closest to M106) and NGC 4217 (disk at right).
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NGC 869 and 884 - The Double Cluster in Perseus567 viewsOver 7500 light-years away, these twin open clusters each contain over 300 blue-white supergiant stars; they are about 13 million years old.

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Sh2-290 - Planetary Nebula in Cancer665 viewsAlso known as Abell 31 and PK 219+31.1. Ancient planetary nebula, about 2000 light-years away, one of the largest in the sky but very dim.Jul 10, 2025
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Sh2-311 - Emission nebula in Puppis638 viewsSharpless 311 (Sh2-311, NGC 2467, Gum 9, LBN 1065 + 1067) is a bright nebula located approximately 20,500 light-years away in the constellation Puppis.Jul 10, 2025
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Sharpless2-313 - Planetary Nebula in Hydra667 viewsAbout 400 light-years away. Also known as Abell 35 or PN G303.6+40.0.Jul 10, 2025
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Sharpless2-180688 viewsDiffuse emission nebula in Cassiopeia, quite dimJul 10, 2025
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NGC2359 - Thor's Helmet657 viewsAn emission nebula in the constellation Canis Major. About 12,000 light-years distant and 30 light-years in size. Associated with the Wolf-Rayet star WR7.Jul 10, 2025
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M74, Spiral Galaxy in Pisces654 viewsGrand design spiral galaxy with two clearly defined spiral arms winding counterclockwise from center. About 32 million light-years distant.Jul 10, 2025
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Messier 67 - Open cluster in Cancer651 viewsSometimes called King Cobra or Golden Eye Cluster. Distance 2600-2900 light-years. Estimated age 3.2 to 5 billion years.Jul 10, 2025
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M44 - The Beehive Cluster619 viewsOpen cluster in the constellation Cancer. Around 600 light-years distant and 600 million years old.Jul 10, 2025

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