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Praesepe - Beehive open cluster

In Cancer constellation there is a big open cluster, M44, also called Praesepe or Beehive. Very easy to see through binoculars during Spring northern sky. More details at http://computerphysicslab.wordpress.com/2009/03/12/praesepe-open-cluster/ Equipment: Vixen 12x80 binoculars and Casio Exilim EX-Z80 recording at 8Mpx. Music by myself. Add "&fmt=18" (without quotes) at the end of the URL in Youtube to see this video at best quality.

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