Comet NEAT and the Beehive Cluster . ... But when a bright comet passed in front of a bright star cluster last month, binoculars and cameras were able to show off their marked differences in dramatic fashion. Pictured above, the bright comet, C/2001 Q4 (NEAT) shows many details of its coma and tail, while far in the distance the Beehive open cluster, M44 , shows many of its stars. ... NASA Web Site Statements, Warnings, and Disclaimers . NASA Official: Jay Norris. ...