Deep space
Hyades
Open cluster · C41 · Mel 25
Open cluster in Taurus
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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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Key facts
Distance
~151 light-years
Apparent mag.
+0.5
Apparent size
329.0′
Best seen with
Naked eye
Catalogue
C41 · Mel 25
Did you know
- Listed as Caldwell 41 in the Caldwell catalogue, also known as Mel 25.
- Found in the constellation Taurus.
- Bright enough to see with the naked eye.
