An open star cluster in the constellation of Cancer, the Beehive is just on the edge of naked eye visibility. Binoculars will reveal many stars spread across a wide area.
The Beehive is also known as Praesepe which is Latin for "hive."
| Sidereal Time | Northern Hemisphere | Southern Hemisphere |
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| 0100 hours | ||
| 0300 hours | 45° N | |
| 0500 hours | 45° N | 30° S |
| 0700 hours | 45° N | 30° S |
| 0900 hours | 45° N | 30° S |
| 1100 hours | 45° N | 30° S |
| 1300 hours | 45° N | 30° S |
| 1500 hours | 45° N | |
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