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RICHARD COFER

Lunar Occultation of Jupiter (Egress)

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M6 Star Cluster image

M6 Star Cluster


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Description

M6 is an open star cluster in the constellation Scorpius at a distance of 1,600 light-years. It’s common name is the Butterfly Cluster. Personally I don’t see a butterfly… Maybe a few more drinks?