Cooling Tower Cluster is an open cluster 5,831 light-years away, in Cygnus: a family of stars born together that still travel together.
Fly there in 3D| Also known as | M 29, NGC 6913, Collinder 422, MWSC 3329, OCL 168 |
| Type | Open cluster |
| Distance | 5,831 light-years |
| Radius | 21 light-years |
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Position (J2000) | RA 305.9287°, Dec 38.5046° |
The light you see left 5,831 years ago, around 3800 BC. 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.