open star cluster pair

C16108
concept

An open star cluster pair is a gravitationally associated duo of young, loosely bound star clusters that formed in close proximity and often share similar ages, compositions, and motions through space.

Observed surface forms (2)

Surface form Occurrences
openCluster 1
pair of open star clusters 1

Instances (3)

Instance Via concept surface
Double Cluster
Lepus
surface form: NGC2017
openCluster
Melotte 13 and Melotte 14 pair of open star clusters