Pleiades
Star cluster in Taurus · 444 light-years
🔭 Explore Pleiades in the 3D map →| Type | Star cluster |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Distance | 444 light-years |
| Also known as | M45 · Seven Sisters |
| Imaged by | Hubble |
A dazzling young open cluster of hot blue stars wrapped in wisps of reflected starlight. Visible to the unaided eye and celebrated by cultures worldwide.
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