Object 166: An Overlooked Cluster
From George's Random Astronomical Object by George Bendo
January 5, 2026 · 11 min
About this episode
This episode discusses the southern open cluster IC 2602 and its significance for astronomers and amateur stargazers.
The southern open cluster IC 2602, also known as the Theta Carinae Cluster or the Southern Pleiades, may not be as famous as some open clusters visible from the Northern Hemisphere, but it is still a good place for professional astronomers to study young stars, and it's also a good amateur astronomy target.
People in this episode
Host: George Bendo
Topics covered
- open clusters
- IC 2602
- young stars
- amateur astronomy
- southern hemisphere
Keywords
- IC 2602
- Theta Carinae Cluster
- Southern Pleiades
- open clusters
- young stars
- amateur astronomy
Mentioned in this episode
Places: IC 2602, Theta Carinae Cluster, Southern Pleiades, Northern Hemisphere
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