A binocular view of Jupiter (lower left, overexposed) and the Beehive star cluster (M44) in the constellation Cancer. Jupiter, brightly shining, is near the cluster, offering an easy find for stargazers. The image shows the relative positions of the bright planet and the more distant star cluster in the night sky.

Astronomy Picture from 03/04/2003

Jupiter in the Hive

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap030403.html


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