Butterfly Cluster
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| Distance to Earth | 1,601 light years |
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| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Declination | −32° 13′ |
| Right ascension | 17h 40. 1m |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 4. 2 |
| Distance | 1. 59 kly (0. 487 kpc) |
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| ID | 3068479 |
About Butterfly Cluster
The Butterfly Cluster is an open cluster of stars in the southern constellation of Scorpius. Its name derives from the vague resemblance of its shape to a butterfly. The Trumpler classification of II 3 r indicates it is rich in stars with a high concentration (II) and a large range of brightness.
