Pleiaden

Objekt: M45

The Pleiades star cluster, also known as the Seven Sisters, is a conspicuous object in the night sky with a prominent place in ancient mythology. The cluster contains hundreds of stars, of which only a handful are commonly visible to the unaided eye. The stars in the Pleiades are thought to have formed together around 100 million years ago and are located in the constellation of Taurus.

Location: Sudelfeld
Date: 23.8.2015

Camera: Canon 6D
Lens: EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM
Focal Length: 200.0 mm


Mount: Skywatcher Star Adventurer
Guiding: None

58x60s, darks, flats and flatdarks
Av (Aperture Value): 4.0
ISO Speed: 3200

Processing: Conservative processing using Fitswork