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Trapezium Cluster

The Trapezium or Orion Trapezium Cluster, also known by its Bayer designation of Theta¹ Orionis, is a tight open cluster of stars in the heart of the Orion Nebula, in the constellation of Orion. It was discovered by Galileo Galilei. Wikipedia
Coordinates: RA 5h 35m 24s | Dec -5° 27′ 0″
Radius: 10 light years
Age: 300,200 years
Distance to Earth: 1,344 light years
Apparent magnitude (V): 4
Apparent dimensions (V): 47 (seconds of arc)
Constellation: Orion