Collinder 69

Collinder 69 (Lambda Orionis Association) is a star cluster located north-west of the star Betelgeuse in the constellation of Orion. Included within the cluster is a double star named Meissa. Along with the rest of Orion, it can only be viewed in the winter. This cluster is also only visible in the northern hemisphere.

See also

Other celestial bodies included in the constellation Orion:

• Orion Neguya
• Horsehead Nebula

References

• Sky Atlas 2000.0 Second Edition

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