NGC 2506, also known as Caldwell 54, is an intermediate-age open cluster nestled in the equatorial constellation of Monoceros. It was discovered by the famed astronomer William Herschel in 1791, and it has been captivating the curiosity of astronomers ever since. Currently it is believed to be at a distance of approximately 12.7 kiloparsecs from […]

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