Alessi 13 is an open cluster 345 light-years away, in Fornax: a family of stars born together that still travel together.
Fly there in 3D| Also known as | MWSC 278, Chi For Group, Harrington 2, Slotegraaf 3, Ramakers 26 |
| Type | Open cluster |
| Distance | 345 light-years |
| Radius | 34 light-years |
| Constellation | Fornax |
| Position (J2000) | RA 51.9803°, Dec -35.6601° |
The light you see left 345 years ago, around 1680. Its stars were born together and still move together through the Milky Way's disc.
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.