Ophion (star cluster)
Star cluster in constellation Ophiuchus
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Ophion is a star cluster in the constellation Ophiuchus.[1] The cluster consists of over 1,000 stars at around 20 million years of age.[2] Ophion is located around 650 lightyears from Earth.[3] The cluster is separating quickly for a star cluster, in a process known as velocity dispersion.[1] As measured by Gaia, the velocity dispersion is 72,000 kilometres per hour (45,000 mph).[1] The pace of diversion was likely aided by a supernova along with galactic tides, the most common source of dispersion in star clusters.[1]
| Ophion | |
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| Observation data | |
| Distance | 650 ly |
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| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
Ophion was discovered by Dylan Huson of Western Washington University[4] using data from Gaia DR3.[5]
