(astronomy) A cluster of faint stars in the center of the constellation Cancer. Also known as Beehive; Manger.
Praesepe
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Praesepe (prēsē'pē) [Lat.,=manger], open star cluster in the constellation Cancer; cataloged as M44 or NGC 2632. It was first recorded by Hipparchus (c.150 B.C.). The cluster is often called the Beehive because of its shape. It contains several hundred stars, many of which are doubles. It is faintly visible to the naked eye and an excellent object for a low-power telescope.
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