Westerhout 2 is a young star located in the constellation of Cassiopeia. It is part of a group of stars known as the Westerhout 1 region, which is a large area of star formation. This star is notable for being surrounded by a dense cloud of gas and dust, which is typical for young stars as they gather material from their surroundings. The distance to Westerhout 2 is approximately 2,000 light-years from Earth. It is classified as a type of B-type star, which means it is relatively hot and bright compared to other stars. The study of Westerhout 2 helps astronomers understand the processes of star formation and the evolution of young stellar objects.