The Jewel Box (also known as Open Cluster NGC 4755, NGC 4755, Kappa Crucis, or the Kappa Crucis Cluster) is an open cluster in the Crux constellation. It was one of the finest open clusters discovered by Abbe Lacaille when he was in South Africa during 1751-1752. This cluster is one of the youngest known, with an estimated age of only 7.1 million years. The Pleiades, one of the most famous open clusters An open cluster is a group of up to a few thousand stars that were born at the same time from a giant molecular cloud, and are still gravitationally bound to each other. ... Crux, being Latin for cross, commonly known as the Southern Cross (in contrast to the Northern Cross), is the smallest of the 88 modern constellations, but also one of the most famous. ... Events Adam Smith is appointed professor of logic at the University of Glasgow March 31 - The future King George III of the United Kingdom succeeds his father as Prince of Wales. ... 1752 was a leap year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ...
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A Copyright Anglo-Australian Observatory Image of NGC 4755 (http://www.seds.org/messier/xtra/ngc/n4755.html)
The renovation of the JewelBox included replacing the mechanical systems, improving the floral display area and adding a catering area so the building can be rented for wedding receptions, corporate meetings and parties.
The JewelBox, located on a 17-acre site in Forest Park, was built by the City of St. Louis in 1936 and is operated by the Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry.
The JewelBox was given the designation on the National Register because it is, locally significant in the area of architecture.
Unlike traditional DVD and CD cases, Super JewelBox cases are virtually impossible to break with regular use.
Super JewelBox Standard cases have the same dimensions as traditional CD cases, but with thicker, more durable hinges and rounded corners that absorb the impact of everyday use.
Every Super JewelBox King is equipped to handle one or two discs on the spindle.
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