<![CDATA[M47 is an open cluster located about 1600 ly away in the constellation of Puppis.]]>M47 is an open cluster located about 1600 ly away in the constellation of Puppis.

When Messier added this object to his list he put the wrong sign on how far it was from the star he used as a reference, causing confusion.

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