The Pleiades
M45 in Taurus
is also known as The Seven Sisters. This worldwide favorite is sometimes mistakenly called the Little Dipper. A beautiful Open Cluster of diamonds to the naked eye, the camera reveals rich swaths of blue reflection nebulosity. In Greek mythology the sisters were the daughters of Atlas and Pleione. Merope is the largest and brightest star at bottom center. Thanks to my friend Kenny Lewis for acquiring the data from Weeki Wachee, Florida.
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is also known as The Seven Sisters. This worldwide favorite is sometimes mistakenly called the Little Dipper. A beautiful Open Cluster of diamonds to the naked eye, the camera reveals rich swaths of blue reflection nebulosity. In Greek mythology the sisters were the daughters of Atlas and Pleione. Merope is the largest and brightest star at bottom center. Thanks to my friend Kenny Lewis for acquiring the data from Weeki Wachee, Florida.
LARGE