The Pleiades, also known as the “Seven Sisters,” is a prominent open star cluster in the constellation Taurus. It is famous in both astronomy and mythology, with the name originating from the seven daughters of Atlas and Pleione in Greek myth. The cluster is visible to the naked eye and has been recognized by cultures worldwide for millennia.
✨ Equipment & Details ✨
Target: Pleiades, M45
Distance: 444 light years from Earth
Size: 17.5 Light years
Scope: William Optics Spacecat51 V1
Focuser: ZWO EAF
Camera: ASIair 2600mm-pro, Bin 1×1, Cooler on -10*f, Gain 101
Filters: Optolong 2″ LRGB in ZWO 7 Position Filter Wheel
Mount: AM5
Tripod: William Optics Motar 800 Tri-pier
Guide scope: Askar FMA180pro
Guide camera: ASI174mm(hockey puck version)
Controlled by ASIair plus
Bortle: 3 Sky
Integration time: 16.5 hrs
Processed in Pixinsight and Lightroom
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