The Southern Crib (NGC 2516)

The Southern Crib

 

Named for its similarity to M44 (cluster the manger in Cancer) is an open star cluster visible in the constellation of Carina. At more than 1300 light years this beautiful group of more than 100 stars has a bright red giant star (center below). With approximately 150 million years of age this young cluster with magnitude +3.8 can be observed all year round in the southern hemisphere.

 

Captured in the reserve coyanco, Chile.

 

Canon T5i

Sharpstar telescope

Celestron Vx Advanced

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