M44, an open cluster in Cancer, at about 600 light years is one of the nearest open clusters. It was initially described as a nebula by Ptolemy, but was resolved into about 40 individual stars by Galileo.

Imaging Camera: QSI640wsg
Imaging Scope: Takahashi FSQ85ED @F/5.3
Guide Camera: SX Lodestar
Mount: Avalon M-Uno
Filters: Astrodon LRGB
Exposure: 30 minutes luminance, 25 minutes each RGB,5 minute subs, binx1
Processing: CCD Stack and PS CC
Date: 12/23/19 Location: My front driveway. Morristown, NJ