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Messier 50 (also known as M 50 or NGC 2323) is an open cluster in the constellation [[Monoceros]]. It was perhaps discovered by G. D. Cassini before 1711 and independently discovered by Charles Messier in 1772. M50 is at a distance of about 3,000 light-years away from Earth. It is described as a 'heart-shaped' figure.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messier_50 Messier 50]</ref>
Messier 50 (also known as M 50 or NGC 2323) is an open cluster in the constellation [[Monoceros]]. It was perhaps discovered by G. D. Cassini before 1711 and independently discovered by Charles Messier in 1772. M50 is at a distance of about 3,000 light-years away from Earth. It is described as a 'heart-shaped' figure.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messier_50 Messier 50]</ref>
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