Tuesday 6th May 2025

Aselli – the name “Aselli” is Latin for “donkeys”

In astronomy, “Aselli” refers to two stars in the constellation Cancer, specifically Gamma Cancri (Asellus Borealis / Northern Donkey) and Delta Cancri (Asellus Australis / Southern Donkey).

These stars are located near the Beehive cluster (M44), which is also known as the Praesepe.


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