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Astronomy Picture from 03/09/2014

M6: The Butterfly Cluster

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Stunning image of the M6 open star cluster, also known as NGC 6405, resembling a butterfly in the constellation Scorpius. This cluster, approximately 20 light-years across and 2,000 light-years away, is composed of young, blue stars, with a prominent orange star. The image shows the cluster contrasted against a backdrop of rich, reddish nebulae and countless stars.
February 24, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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A butterfly, made of stars. 🦋
Messier 6 is an open cluster in Scorpius, glowing with 100 young stars and one bright orange giant—BM Scorpii.
This cosmic butterfly stretches 25 light-years across the Milky Way.

📷 Xinran Li / NASA APOD
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A rich star field showing Messier 6, the Butterfly Cluster. At the center, dozens of brilliant blue stars form a loose, wing-like shape against a background of reddish hydrogen gas. Near the top right of the cluster, a cooler orange star stands out—this is BM Scorpii. The stars sparkle sharply, and the reddish nebula glows around the edges of the frame, adding color and contrast.
July 19, 2025 at 7:34 PM