Butterfly Cluster is an open cluster 1,499 light-years away, in Scorpius: a family of stars born together that still travel together.
Fly there in 3D| Also known as | M 6, NGC 6405, MWSC 2661, FoF 2415, OCSN 239 |
| Type | Open cluster |
| Distance | 1,499 light-years |
| Radius | 13 light-years |
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Position (J2000) | RA 265.0911°, Dec -32.2344° |
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