NGC 2682

NGC 2682, also known as Messier 67, is one of the oldest and most studied open clusters in the Milky Way. Located in the constellation Cancer, it contains several hundred stars, dominated by yellow and orange main-sequence and giant stars. Its advanced age gives the cluster a distinct appearance compared to younger clusters filled with blue stars. Deep imaging reveals a dense central region with a rich population of evolved stars, white dwarfs, and numerous faint members. NGC 2682 is an important object for stellar evolution studies and a rewarding target for astrophotographers due to its dense structure and warm color palette.