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Tag Archives: NGC 1904

Messier 79 (NGC 1904): The Rogue Southern Globular

Globular Cluster Messier 79 photo with Seestar S50

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.

Posted byWayne McGrawMarch 26, 2026Posted inGlobular Clusters, Messier ObjectsTags:Astronomy, Lepus, NGC 1904, WinterLeave a comment on Messier 79 (NGC 1904): The Rogue Southern Globular

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