Melotte 114 is an open cluster 6,906 light-years away, in Crux: a family of stars born together that still travel together.
Fly there in 3D| Also known as | Collinder 264, VDBH 141, NGC 4755, kappa Crucis, OCL 892, vdBergh-Hagen 141, ESO 131 16, FSR 1633, MWSC 2072, FoF 425 |
| Type | Open cluster |
| Distance | 6,906 light-years |
| Radius | 14 light-years |
| Constellation | Crux |
| Position (J2000) | RA 193.4105°, Dec -60.3696° |
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