Melotte 111 is an open cluster 281 light-years away, in Coma Berenices: a family of stars born together that still travel together.
Fly there in 3D| Also known as | Collinder 256, Coma Ber, MWSC 2020, Coma Star, Coma Berenices, OCL 558 |
| Type | Open cluster |
| Distance | 281 light-years |
| Radius | 142 light-years |
| Constellation | Coma Berenices |
| Position (J2000) | RA 185.0600°, Dec 25.4785° |
The light you see left 281 years ago, around 1740. 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.