C41 · open cluster

Hyades

The Hyades is the nearest open cluster and one of the best-studied star clusters.

RA04h 27m 00sDec+15° 52' 01"

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Identity & coordinates

Identification

Primary designation: C41
All designations: C41 · Hyades
Object type: Open Cluster
Constellation: Taurus
Best viewing: Winter

Coordinates & physical

Right ascension (J2000): 04h 27m 00s
Declination (J2000): +15° 52' 01"
Apparent magnitude (V): —
Distance: 153 ly

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Visibility tonight

The science

The Hyades is the nearest open cluster and one of the best-studied star clusters. Located about 153 light-years away from the Sun, it consists of a roughly spherical group of hundreds of stars sharing the same age, place of origin, chemical characteristics, and motion through space.

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