Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Orion (Ori)  ·  Contains:  The star Meissa (λOri)  ·  The star φ1Ori  ·  The star φ2Ori
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Collinder 69, K. Schneider
Collinder 69
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Collinder 69

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Collinder 69, K. Schneider
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Collinder 69

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Cr 69 is a true open cluster, its brightest star is Lambda Orionis, Orion's head. The cluster hosts about 40 stars at a distance of 1300 - 1400 Lj. Just the right object for a full moon night.

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Collinder 69, K. Schneider