Butterfly Cluster
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Butterfly Cluster

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Explore the beautiful Butterfly Cluster (M6), an open star cluster in Scorpius. Discover its bright young stars and unique, wing-like shape!

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    Scorpius Contains The 'Butterfly Cluster' (Messier 6)

    Messier 6 is a beautiful open star cluster, appearing like a butterfly with outstretched wings through binoculars or a small telescope. Located about 1,600 light-years away, it consists of dozens of young, hot, blue stars, making it a popular target for amateur astronomers.