Also known as the Pliedes this magnificent open cluster has been used by the Subaru car company as the basis for its logo. It is also known as the "Seven Sisters" due to the seven bright stars in the cluster.
Date: 14 October 2012
Location: Ilford, NSW, Australia
Catalogue: n/a
Const: Taurus
Distance: 390 - 460 ly
Type: Open Cluster
Camera: Canon 550D
Lens: EF 18-200mm @135mm
Subs: 7 @ 360 seconds
ISO: 800
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