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Deep Sky – Stars and Star Clusters

 

Castor – A multiple star in the constellation of Gemini. In addition to the two stars seen, the system contains a third, much fainter member. Image by Steve Smith.

  

M 3 – A globular cluster in Canes Venatici. Image by David Rose.

 

M 3 – Image by Steve Smith.

  

M 13 – The Great Hercules Cluster. A globular cluster in Hercules. The finest in the northern hemisphere. Image by Steve Smith.

 

M 13 – Image by David Rose.

  

M 13 – Many red, extremely old stars can be seen. Image by David Rose.

 

M 15 – A globular cluster in Pegasus. Image by David Rose.

  

M 16 – A star cluster spread throughout a huge nebula in Serpens Cauda. It contains dark regions and is a source of radio waves. Image by David Rose.

 

M 36 – An open cluster in Auriga. Image by David Rose.

  

M 36 – Wide field image by David Rose.

 

M 37 – An open cluster in Auriga. Image by David Rose.

  

M 37 – Wide field image by David Rose.

 

M 38 – An open cluster in Auriga. Image by David Rose.

  

M 38 – Wider field image by David Rose.

 

M 45 – The Pleiades. An extremely young open cluster in Taurus. Image by Neil Bundle

  

M 71 – A star cluster in Sagitta. There is some debate as to whether it is open or globular. Image by David Rose.

 

M 71 – Image by David Rose

 


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