M 45 – Plejades


Exposure data
Object data of M 45
Telescope: 4.5″ Newton f=440mm
Camera: SBIG ST8300M
Filters: Baader LRGB
Exposure times: L: 60x10min R: 12x10min G: 12x10min B: 12x10min
Exposure time total: 16h
Mount: Vixen New Atlux
Location: Erdweg/Germany (500m)
Date: 2011-09-30 +2011-10-01 + 2012-09-15+16

Object type: Open star cluster (I 3 r) with reflection nebula
Size: 110′
Magnitude: 1.6 mag
Constellation: Taurus
Distance: 3250 Ly