Trapezium
Trapezium cluster optical and infrared comparison.jpg
Trapezium in optical (left) and infrared light (right) from HubbleNASA photo.
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Constellation Orion
Right ascension 05h 35.4m
Declination −05° 27′
Distance 1.6 kly (490 pc)
Apparent magnitude (V) 4.0
Apparent dimensions (V) 47 (seconds of arc)
Physical characteristics
Mass M☉
Radius 10 ly
Estimated age 3 × 105 years