Messier 79 is a winter globular cluster in Lepus that may have originated outside the Milky Way entirely — a true rogue hiding below Orion’s feet.
Tag Archives: Lepus
Gamma Leporis: A Rewarding Pair of Mustard and Orange
This is a nice double star in Lepus, just below (or south) of Orion. It’s a great target for any backyard astronomer with binoculars or telescope.
The Garden Astronomer 