Pleiades (star cluster)
The Pleiades (also known as M45 or the Seven Sisters) is an open cluster in the constellation of Taurus. It is among the nearest to earth of all open clusters, probably the best known and certainly the most striking to the naked eye.
External links
- Photos and information on the Pleiades from the University of Calgary
- Information on the Pleiades from SEDS
- Information and images from the Anglo-Australian Observatory
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| ► | Introduction |
| ► | History |
| ► | Distance |
| ► | Composition |
| ► | Age and future evolution |
| ► | Reflection nebulosity |
| ► | Names and technical information |
| ► | The Pleiades in folklore |
| ► | References |
| ► | External links |
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