Astronomers highlight brightest deep-sky objects for observation

Astronomers have identified the brightest deep-sky objects, focusing on open clusters and asterisms rather than galaxies. The Large Magellanic Cloud tops the list, shining at magnitude 0.1, followed by the Hyades cluster and Orion's Belt, both at magnitude 0.6. Other notable objects include the Upper Scorpius association and the Alpha Persei Cluster, with magnitudes of 1.0 and 1.2, respectively. The Pleiades, often called the Seven Sisters, ranks seventh at magnitude 1.6, while the Coma Star Cluster and Southern Pleiades follow closely behind. The list continues with the Pi Puppis Cluster and Omicron Velorum Cluster, both around magnitude 2.5. The Beehive Cluster and Ptolemy's Cluster are also highlighted, showcasing a variety of deep-sky wonders visible with binoculars or telescopes.