The Tom Thumb Cluster (Open Cluster)
Red-band image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Ashburn , Tom Thumb Cluster is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 10° from it.
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Name
Tom Thumb Cluster
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Object Type
Open Cluster
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Position
| Constellation: | Scorpius |
| Magnitude: | 8.20 (V) [3] |
| Right ascension: | 17h50m [2] |
| Declination: | -30°12' [2] |
| Distance: | 2.1 kpc 6.8 klyr [1] |
Derived Quantities
| Absolute mag (V): | -3.39 |