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= Westerhout 31
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Westerhout 31, also known as W 31, is a young massive star cluster located in the Orion constellation. It is notable for being one of the nearest clusters to Earth, approximately 3,500 light-years away. This star cluster is of particular interest to astronomers because it provides insights into the processes of star formation and the evolution of massive stars.