Little Beehive Cluster is an open cluster 2,403 light-years away, in Canis Major: a family of stars born together that still travel together.
Fly there in 3D| Also known as | M 41, NGC 2287, Melotte 52, Collinder 118, MWSC 978, OCL 597, ESO 557 14, FoF 2269 |
| Type | Open cluster |
| Distance | 2,403 light-years |
| Radius | 30 light-years |
| Constellation | Canis Major |
| Position (J2000) | RA 101.5005°, Dec -20.7160° |
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