Pleiades Cluster, M45

A star cluster in the constellation Taurus about 440 light-years away, also known as the seven sisters.

Radio Programs

Moon and Taurus The Moon and two stellar families Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Moon and Pleiades A big, bright stellar family Thursday, December 8, 2011
Moon and Pleiades "Flashy" sisters in the evening sky Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Ages of Stars Counting stellar birthday candles Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Moon and Pleiades The Moon sneaks past the Pleiades Saturday, March 20, 2010
Merope Nebula A dusty cloud around the Pleiades Monday, October 19, 2009
Stellar Dust-up A young star system gets dirty Friday, February 20, 2009
Moon and Pleiades Zeroing in on the Seven Sisters Thursday, October 16, 2008

Featured Images

Streamers of dust partially obscure the "seven sisters," members of the Pleiades
Veiled Sisters Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Veiling the Pleiades Monday, October 19, 2009

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