I was able to capture 1 hour of images on Pleiades on the 25th January. On the 26th I wanted to gather another 1 hour to bring out more of the nebulosity around the stars. However, the skies didn’t cooperate exactly, I was able to get another 25 minutes on the target. This was enough to bring out some more details, but I’m still not happy with this yet. I’ll be gathering more exposures on Pleiades over the next few days if the sky is clear enough.

SVBony 80mm triplet refractor f6 480mm focal length

UV/IR Cut filter

SVBony 405cc color OSC cooled camera -5°C gain 110

56x 90 second exposures (84 minutes total)

Guiding with PHD2, imaging with NINA

Processed with Pixinisght and Photoshop

The Pleiades stars are relatively young, only about 100 million years old. They are all hot, blue stars, and they are surrounded by a cloud of gas and dust. This cloud is responsible for the hazy appearance of the cluster.

The Pleiades stars have been important to many cultures throughout history. In Greek mythology, they are the seven daughters of Atlas, the Titan who is condemned to hold up the sky on his shoulders. The sisters are named Alcyone, Asterope, Celaeno, Electra, Maia, Merope, and Taygete.

The Pleiades stars are also important to many indigenous cultures around the world. They are often associated with fertility, agriculture, and navigation.

The Pleiades stars are a beautiful and fascinating sight. They are a reminder of the vastness and wonder of the universe.