Messier 45 (M45) is an open star cluster in the Taurus constellation. M45 is better known as the Pleiades or Seven Sister star cluster. Image shows reflection nebula detail in Messier 45.
Image taken using the Schulman Foundation’s 24-inch telescope on Mt. Lemmon, AZ, using SBIG STL-11000M camera. Data frames by Adam Block. LLRGB processing using Maxim DL, Digital Development, and Photoshop CS2 by JDS.
In honor of Bernard D. Davis.
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