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Starwarch: March brings the celestial crab into view

If you can find a dark enough location, the constellation Cancer and Beehive star cluster are well-placed for observation

March brings the zodiacal constellation Cancer, the crab, into an excellent viewing position for northern hemisphere observers.

According to Greek mythology, the giant crab was slain by the hero Heracles during his battle with the Hydra of Lerna. The goddess Hera, who wanted Heracles defeated, placed it in the stars as a thank you for trying.

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