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Messier 34 :
open star cluster

Messier 34 is a open star cluster located in the constellation Perseus . Messier 34 is magnitude 5.20*, and is 36' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Messier 34
      1. Type:
      2. open cluster
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 5.20
      1. Size:
      2. 36'
      1. Right Ascension:
      2. 02h 42.1m
      1. Declination:
      2. +42° 46'
      1. Messier #:
      2. M34

    * One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.



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