Feigelson 1

Open cluster · 332 light-years

Feigelson 1 is an open cluster 332 light-years away, in Musca: a family of stars born together that still travel together.

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Facts

Also known asepsilon Chamaeleontis, MWSC 1990
TypeOpen cluster
Distance332 light-years
Radius38 light-years
ConstellationMusca
Position (J2000)RA 182.4466°, Dec -74.5131°

Its light

The light you see left 332 years ago, around 1690. Its stars were born together and still move together through the Milky Way's disc.

Nearest named clusters and galaxies to it

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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