M45
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| M45 |
| Object #1 |
| Object type |
| Other Names Pleiades, Seven Sisters, Subaru |
| Data |
| Magnitude:1.6 Right ascension:03:47:00.00 |
| Visibility |
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Naked Eye |
This easy to find open cluster is in the constellation of Taurus. It is visible even with the unaided eye, though not as spectacular as it is in a dark site. The best view is with binoculars as even a small telescope won't have the field of view to see the whole cluster at once.
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Observations
| Observer: Jason Nishiyama | Location:Calgary | Date of observation:05 May 2008 | Observations made:NBT |
| Visibility: NBT | Binocular type:10x50 | Telescope type:MAK127 |
