Cooling Tower Cluster

Open cluster · 5,831 light-years

Cooling Tower Cluster is an open cluster 5,831 light-years away, in Cygnus: a family of stars born together that still travel together.

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Facts

Also known asM 29, NGC 6913, Collinder 422, MWSC 3329, OCL 168
TypeOpen cluster
Distance5,831 light-years
Radius21 light-years
ConstellationCygnus
Position (J2000)RA 305.9287°, Dec 38.5046°

In Orrery Space

In galaxy mode, search for it on the map or follow the link above: the autopilot flies there. The cluster is drawn at its catalogued place and size; its individual stars are illustrative.

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