King Cobra Cluster is an open cluster 2,832 light-years away, in Cancer: a family of stars born together that still travel together.
Fly there in 3D| Also known as | Golden Eye Cluster, M 67, NGC 2682, Melotte 94, Collinder 204, MWSC 1585, OCL 549 |
| Type | Open cluster |
| Distance | 2,832 light-years |
| Radius | 28 light-years |
| Constellation | Cancer |
| Position (J2000) | RA 132.8474°, Dec 11.8182° |
The light you see left 2,832 years ago, around 800 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.