Ptolemy Cluster is an open cluster 912 light-years away, in Scorpius: a family of stars born together that still travel together.
Fly there in 3D| Also known as | M 7, NGC 6475, Melotte 183, Collinder 354, VDBH 254, MWSC 2739, OCL 1028, vdBergh-Hagen 254, ESO 394 09, FoF 2404, OCSN 240 |
| Type | Open cluster |
| Distance | 912 light-years |
| Radius | 19 light-years |
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Position (J2000) | RA 268.4705°, Dec -34.8309° |
The light you see left 912 years ago, around 1110. 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.