M45, Pleiades
M45, or NGC1432, a portion of the Pleiades open star cluster in the constellation Taurus, at a distance of some 410 light-years. The glow around the stars is interstellar dust which shines by reflected starlight. The entire group is contained within a span of 20 light-years, and is believed to be 20 million years old. KPNO 0.9-meter telescope, 1975.
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About the Image
| Id: | noao0315a |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | Nov. 12, 2003 |
| Related releases: | noao0315 |
| Size: | 2428 x 1940 px |
About the Object
Coordinates
| Object | Value |
|---|
| Position (RA): | 3 45 30.30 |
| Position (Dec): | 24° 19' 14.36" |
| Field of view: | 57.54 x 45.40 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 0.1° right of vertical |
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