Melotte 25

Open cluster · 155 light-years

Melotte 25 is an open cluster 155 light-years away, in Taurus: a family of stars born together that still travel together.

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Facts

Also known asHyades, Collinder 50, MWSC 379, Taurus Moving Cluster, OCL 456, OCSN 220
TypeOpen cluster
Distance155 light-years
Radius26 light-years
ConstellationTaurus
Position (J2000)RA 67.2156°, Dec 16.7605°

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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