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Tag Archives: Open Star Cluster

NGC 2362: The Radiant Tau Canis Majoris Cluster

Astrophoto showing the star cluster NGC 2362 in the Canis Major.

Explore NGC 2362 and Tau Canis Majoris, the “Mexican Jumping Star”—a young, dazzling open cluster gem of winter skies for backyard astronomers.

Posted byWayne McGrawFebruary 8, 2026Posted inCaldwell Object, Star ClustersTags:Backyard Astronomy, Caldwell 64, Canis Major, Mexican Jumping Star, NGC 2362, Open Star Cluster, WinterLeave a comment on NGC 2362: The Radiant Tau Canis Majoris Cluster

Messier 93: The Wedge-Shaped Open Cluster in Puppis

Photo of Messier 93, showing the wedge-shaped cluster in Puppis.

Learn about Messier 93, a wedge-shaped open star cluster in Puppis—its history and how to observe it with binoculars or a telescope.

Posted byWayne McGrawJanuary 17, 2026January 17, 2026Posted inMessier Objects, Star Clusters, Top ObjectTags:Astronomy, M93, Messier 93, NGC 2447, Open Star Cluster, Puppis, WinterLeave a comment on Messier 93: The Wedge-Shaped Open Cluster in Puppis

NGC 663: A Star Cluster Known for its Massive Star Evolution

Explore NGC 663 (Caldwell 10), a rich open star cluster in Cassiopeia, ideal for studying massive stars and double stars.

Posted byWayne McGrawDecember 23, 2025Posted inStar ClustersTags:Autumn, Caldwell 10, Cassiopeia, Lawnmower Cluster, Open Star Cluster, Seestar S50, Winter1 Comment on NGC 663: A Star Cluster Known for its Massive Star Evolution

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