Heart-Shaped Cluster is an open cluster 3,243 light-years away, in Monoceros: a family of stars born together that still travel together.
Fly there in 3D| Also known as | M 50, NGC 2323, MWSC 1072, FoF 2079, CMa17 |
| Type | Open cluster |
| Distance | 3,243 light-years |
| Radius | 19 light-years |
| Constellation | Monoceros |
| Position (J2000) | RA 105.6952°, Dec -8.3591° |
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