Messier 45, The Pleiades
Messier 45, also known as the Pleiades or the Seven Sisters, is one of the most famous open star clusters in the night sky. Located in the constellation Taurus, it lies about 440 light-years from Earth and contains over 1,000 stars, though only a few are visible to the naked eye. The cluster is easily recognizable by its bright blue stars, which are surrounded by a faint reflection nebula caused by interstellar dust reflecting their light. The Pleiades have been known since ancient times and hold cultural significance in many mythologies around the world.
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Setup
Main Deep Sky Setup
Telescope / Camera Lens
UNC200
Camera
Omegon veTEC 571c
Mount
Skywatcher EQ6r-Pro
Filter
Astronomik L-2
Integration Time
225 x 90 s = 5 h 37 min 30 s
Comments
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Type of Main Object
Star Clusters
Constellation
Taurus
Observation Site
Goldau, CH
Bortle Class 4
Date
27. - 30. August 2024