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M50 - Open Cluster in Monoceros

M50 (NGC2323) is located in the constellation of Monoceros the unicorn. While M50 is the only object cataloged by Messier in Monoceros, the constellation contains many beautiful sights. These include the Cone Nebula and the Rosette Nebula.


12/13/2011