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Messier 41

Messier 41 is an open cluster in the constellation Canis Major. It is sometimes referred to as the Little Beehive Cluster. It was discovered by Giovanni Batista Hodierna before 1654 and was perhaps known to Aristotle about 325 BC. Wikipedia
Distance to Earth: 2,316 light years
Apparent magnitude (V): 4.5
Radius: 12.5 light years
Constellation: Canis Major
Declination: −20° 46′
Estimated age: 190 million yrs
Other designations: M41, NGC 2287