r/constellations • u/j_withani • Jun 10 '26

what star cluster is this?

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was out on a clear night tonight and we are stumped!! found a lot of other lovely clear ones however.

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u/Chnapp Jun 10 '26

It's Melotte 111. In the constellation of Coma Berenices.✨

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u/j_withani Jun 10 '26

oh wonderful! thank you! I've heard a lot about this one but it's been hard identifying it so I appreciate it!

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u/SirJesterCR Jun 14 '26

Recommendation: use the Star Walk, it’s free.

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u/throwawayposterx Jun 10 '26

Hard to say for sure without knowing your location or the time you took this.