The Pleiades
M45
| The name Pleiades has been known as long as any of the constellations or star clusters. It is mentioned in the book of Job in the Old Testament of the Bible and Homer mentions it in the Odyssey. It is one of the most well know objects in the sky by even the most casual observers. |
| Telescope: Astro-Physics 160mm EDF f7.5 @ f7.7 | Designation: M45, The Seven Sisters |
Mount: Astro-Physics AP1200GTO |
Constellation: Taurus |
| Camera: Apogee U16M with Gen II Astrodon Filters | Distance: Approx 440 Light Years |
| Guiding: SBIG ST402 via Mini Borg 60mm | Type: Open Cluster |
| Exposure: 225 min RGB and 240 min Luminance | Position: R.A. 3 hr 47 min , Dec +240 07' |
| Processed using CCDStack, PhotoShop CS3 | Date: 15-20 October 2008 |
| Acquisition: CCDAutopilot/CCDSoft/The Sky 6/M1OASYS | Location: Deerlick Astronomy Village |