June's Cosmic Word of the Day: Thursday, June 12
Term: Cluster
Definition: A cluster is a group of stars bound together.
Simple Explanation: It's a bunch of stars hanging out together.
Example: The Pleiades is a star cluster.
June's Sky Gem of the Night: Beehive Cluster (M44)
What It Is: Open cluster in Cancer, visible with binoculars.
How to Locate: Look west (~9:30 PM). M44 is ~40° up in Cancer, visible with binoculars.