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VLBA Determination of the Distance to Nearby Star-forming Regions. VIII. The LkHα 101 Cluster

VLBA Determination of the Distance to Nearby Star-forming Regions. VIII. The LkHα 101 Cluster

The LkH$\alpha$ 101 cluster takes its name from its more massive member, the LkH$\alpha$ 101star, which is an $\sim15$ M$_\odot$ star whose true nature is still unknown. The distance to the LkH$\alpha$ 101 cluster has been controversial for the last few decades, with estimated values ranging from 160 to 800 …