Melotte 20 is an open cluster 568 light-years away, in Perseus: a family of stars born together that still travel together.
Fly there in 3D| Also known as | MWSC 274, Alpha Persei, Alpha Per, OCSN 218 |
| Type | Open cluster |
| Distance | 568 light-years |
| Radius | 30 light-years |
| Constellation | Perseus |
| Position (J2000) | RA 51.6325°, Dec 48.9655° |
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