The Plejades M45
Details
M45 the Plejades ist the most popular and known open cluster at the night sky at all. Young stars form this cluster and their light is scattered by interstellar dust. The plejades are relevant in many cultures for hundreds of years. They are called the seven sisters in England and the US, Subaru in Japan and Soraya in Arabic Culture.
Image Details
Telescope Optics
Takahashi FSQ106ED
Mount
ALT AD6 + Koch FS2
Camera
Moravian G3-16200
Filters
Baader RGB
Integration Time
12x300s each RGB
Date
29th of December 2016
Conditions
Very Good Sky Conditions
Remarks
That was the first image with my new equipment
Object Details
Type of Object
Open Cluster, Reflection Nebula
Constellation
Taurus
Location
Eifel Nationalpark Germany