Messier 34
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Messier 34 is a large and relatively near open cluster in Perseus. It was probably discovered by Giovanni Batista Hodierna before 1654 and included by Charles Messier in his catalog of comet-like objects in 1764. Messier described it as, "A... Wikipedia
Distance to Earth: 1,533 light years
Radius: 7 light years
Apparent magnitude (V): 5.2
Declination: +42° 46′
Right ascension: 02h 42.1m
Constellation: Perseus
Estimated age: 200–250 million years