Summer · Milky Way

Scutum

A small but rich constellation in the Milky Way, introduced by Hevelius to honour the shield of Polish King John III Sobieski. It contains the Wild Duck Cluster (M11) — considered the richest and most impressive open cluster in the sky.

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