M78M 78 is a reflection nebula in the constellation Orion. Discovered by Pierre Mechain in 1780 [1] it is the brightest of its kind [2].
Object Name: | M78 | Object Type: | Reflection nebula | Object Position: | RA 05h 46m 47s DE +0° 0' 50'' | Location/Date/Time: | St. Pölten, 16.03.2012, 20:30 MEZ (16.03.2012 19:30 UTC) | Parameters:11 | 12 x 300 s L, 4 x180 s RGB |
[2] E. Karkoschka, "Atlas für Himmelsbeobachter", p 58
The Pleiades are mostliely the most prominet open cluster on the northern hemisphere. Bright and very clearly visible to the naked eye this cluster has been known under a wide variety of names to cultures around the world (see [1]), where Subaru or the "Seven Sisters" are the most well known. The area is dominated by several very hot, blue stars. adding to the beauty is the faint reflection of a dust cloud..
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Object Name: | M45 | Object Type: | Open Cluster | Object Position: | RA 03h 47m 00s DE +24° 07' 00'' | Location/Date/Time: | St. Pölten, 18.03.2012, 20:00 MEZ (18.03.2012 19:00 UTC) | Parameters:11 | 6 x 300 s L, 4 x180 s RGB |
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