- Messier 34 is an open star cluster in Perseus at a distance of approximately 1,500 light-years from Earth. It is best observed in early November. ▼ Vixen VC200L | Canon EOS R(a) '24 © Thomas Hanrath '25 · CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 astrocamp.eu/en/messier-34/ #astrophotography #astronomy #natureNov 11, 2025 19:50