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Messier 45, the Pleiades, in Taurus
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26th May 2012, 07:25
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Messier 45, the Pleiades, in Taurus
![[Image: m45a-1.jpg]](http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q9/jryates/m45a-1.jpg) Messier 45 (also known as the Pleiades), is an open star cluster containing middle-aged hot blue B-type stars located in the constellation of Taurus. It is among the nearest star clusters to Earth and is the cluster most obvious to the naked eye in the winter night sky. Wispy clouds of nebular dust reflect the light from the star clusters' most active members. Note: Some of the 'sisters' are not shown in the image, because I could not get the entire cluster to fit on the image. This astronomical object presents a challenge for astrophotographers because of the huge variation in brightness between the clusters' stars and the faint wispy reflection nebula. I hope to do an HDR (high dynamic range) image of this object this fall. Image taken on November 9, 2010 at Taylorsville Lake, Kentucky |
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![[Image: 200px-Louisville_Cardinals.svg.png]](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/7/72/Louisville_Cardinals.svg/200px-Louisville_Cardinals.svg.png) |
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Kudos given by (7): Faith No More, jackman, Shell B, Kayenneh, Annik, Cthulhu Dreaming, KichigaiNeko |
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26th May 2012, 07:30
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RE: Messier 45, the Pleiades, in Taurus
I got to show this to my fiance for the first time with his naked eye when we went to visit my parents. There are virtually no lights out there.
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26th May 2012, 07:32
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RE: Messier 45, the Pleiades, in Taurus
 Thankyou Orogenicman!!
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"The Universe is run by the complex interweaving of three elements: energy, matter, and enlightened self-interest." G'Kar-B5 |
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26th May 2012, 07:40
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26th May 2012, 07:42
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RE: Messier 45, the Pleiades, in Taurus
(26th May 2012 07:40)orogenicman Wrote:(26th May 2012 07:30)Annik Wrote: I got to show this to my fiance for the first time with his naked eye when we went to visit my parents. There are virtually no lights out there. Come to Western Australia mate.... 200 billion start restaurant! 
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"The Universe is run by the complex interweaving of three elements: energy, matter, and enlightened self-interest." G'Kar-B5 |
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26th May 2012, 07:45
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RE: Messier 45, the Pleiades, in Taurus
(26th May 2012 07:40)orogenicman Wrote:(26th May 2012 07:30)Annik Wrote: I got to show this to my fiance for the first time with his naked eye when we went to visit my parents. There are virtually no lights out there. Look up Martin County Correctional Institution in FL and that is where I grew up/my parents live. |
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26th May 2012, 08:06
(This post was last modified: 26th May 2012 08:07 by orogenicman.)
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RE: Messier 45, the Pleiades, in Taurus
(26th May 2012 07:42)KichigaiNeko Wrote:(26th May 2012 07:40)orogenicman Wrote: Where is "out there", and can I join you? Even 60 miles from Louisville, the night sky sucks. You have no idea how much I'd love to do that! (26th May 2012 07:45)Annik Wrote:(26th May 2012 07:40)orogenicman Wrote: Where is "out there", and can I join you? Even 60 miles from Louisville, the night sky sucks. Erm, nevermind. I don't do well in 4x6 cells. |
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26th May 2012, 08:12
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RE: Messier 45, the Pleiades, in Taurus
(26th May 2012 08:06)orogenicman Wrote:(26th May 2012 07:42)KichigaiNeko Wrote: Come to Western Australia mate.... 200 billion start restaurant! Yes I think I do..we could take you to a little place not far from Perth, population 300. When Zen was out there last we thought of how much you would love it. The Pleiades are set by 8pm here but we currently have a great view of Scorpio .... |
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"The Universe is run by the complex interweaving of three elements: energy, matter, and enlightened self-interest." G'Kar-B5 |
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26th May 2012, 08:19
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RE: Messier 45, the Pleiades, in Taurus
(26th May 2012 08:06)orogenicman Wrote:(26th May 2012 07:42)KichigaiNeko Wrote: Come to Western Australia mate.... 200 billion start restaurant! Lol, you'll be fine. My father works there and I lived in that little neighborhood nestled in there. |
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26th May 2012, 17:52
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RE: Messier 45, the Pleiades, in Taurus
Oro, would you mind if I used this picture as a backdrop on my computer?
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![[Image: Kayenneh-1.jpg]](http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g349/Kayenneh/Kayenneh-1.jpg) Ricky Gervais Wrote:Offense is taken, not given. |
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