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English: This object, sometimes known as the Butterfly Cluster, is the first open cluster in Messier�s catalogue. At 1600 lightyears away, it is a beautiful binocular object.This image was taken as part of Advanced Observing Program (AOP) program at Kitt Peak Visitor Center during 2014.
Date 24 June 2014, 14:10:00 (upload date)
Source M6
Author KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Lawrence Johnson and Kathy Ortega/Adam Block
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This object, sometimes known as the Butterfly Cluster, is the first open cluster in Messier�s catalogue. At 1600 lightyears away, it is a beautiful binocular object.

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