The Beehive Cluster is a open cluster in the constellation Cancer, located about 577 light-years from Earth. With an apparent size of 70.0' and a magnitude of 3.7, it is best observed during winter.

Under dark skies, this object is considered Easy to observe with small amateur telescopes.

Type

Open Cluster

Constellation

Cancer

Distance

577 ly

Size

70.0'

Season

Winter

Difficulty

Easy

Magnitude

3.7