M34 (NGC 1039)
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Type Location r.a. dec. Size Magnitude Distance
Open Cluster Perseus 2h42.0 +42°47' 35' 5.2 1500 ly

Open Cluster M34 (also known as Messier Object 34, Messier 34, M34, or NGC 1039) is an open cluster in the Perseus constellation, at a distance of about 1500 light-years. Only the cluster center is displayed.
The full cluster comprises about 400 "young" stars. Age estimation is about 200 Million years.

M34, NGC 1039

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Dec 16, 2023 Centurion
18"
L 1:1
RGB 3:1
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R,G,B 300
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