Owl Cluster

Open cluster · 10,088 light-years

Owl Cluster is an open cluster 10,088 light-years away, in Cassiopeia: a family of stars born together that still travel together.

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Facts

Also known asE.T. Cluster, NGC 457, MWSC 114, FoF 50
TypeOpen cluster
Distance10,088 light-years
Radius27 light-years
ConstellationCassiopeia
Position (J2000)RA 19.8955°, Dec 58.2744°

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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