Observation by Steve Knight: M45

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Steve Knight

Observer

Steve Knight

Observed

2026 Nov 01 - 03:13

Uploaded

2026 Nov 01 - 11:22

Objects

The Pleiades (M45)

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Constellation

Taurus

Field centre

RA: 03^h47^m
Dec: +24°09'
Position angle: -0°21'

Field size

1°20' × 2°01'

Equipment

ZWO Seestar S50 Pro

Exposure

x293 1 minute exposures

Location

Skilgate, Somerset

Target name

M45

Title

M45

About this image

A clear night so finally get a chance to see what the latest Seestar can do under a dark sky for several hours on a well known open star cluster. Processed with Pixinsight and Faststone Image Viewer.

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