open star cluster

Open star cluster (def): A group of up to a few thousands of stars loosely bound by gravitational attraction and formed from the same giant molecular cloud.

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Telescope Storage Ideas to Avoid

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Celestron vs Orion Vs SkyWatcher (Which Brand Makes The Best Telescopes?)

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Using a Telescope With Glasses Or Astigmatism [What To Know]

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Choosing The Best Telescope Eyepiece

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