Pinwheel Cluster is an open cluster 3,875 light-years away, in Auriga: a family of stars born together that still travel together.
Fly there in 3D| Also known as | M 36, NGC 1960, MWSC 594 |
| Type | Open cluster |
| Distance | 3,875 light-years |
| Radius | 11 light-years |
| Constellation | Auriga |
| Position (J2000) | RA 84.0861°, Dec 34.1367° |
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