The Perseus OB Association surrounding the bright star Mirfak above centre.


The large starfield in Perseus known as the Perseus OB Association, surrounding the bright star Mirfak, or Alpha Persei, above centre. It is also known as Melotte 20, the Perseus Moving Cluster.


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