New MOCA Database Catalogs Nearby Star Clusters and Substellar Objects

Astronomers have compiled the Montreal Open Clusters and Associations (MOCA) database, a new resource detailing open star clusters, stellar associations, and substellar objects within 500 parsecs (1,630 light-years) of the Sun. This comprehensive database aims to streamline research in stellar evolution and exoplanets by providing a curated collection of data from various sources, including the Gaia mission.