Orion's Belt (Open Cluster)
Red-band image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 30 arcminutes across.
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From Ashburn (click to change), Orion's Belt is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is 20° below the horizon at dawn.
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Name
Orion's Belt
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Object Type
Open Cluster
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Other Names
Cr 70