The cluster of stars right center of the image is known as The
Pleiades Star Cluster, also known as the Seven Sisters, is an open
star cluster that lies about 410 light years from Earth.
The cluster containes thousands of stars, the brightest are young
giant blue stars, with luminosity
100 to 1,000 times that of the sun and 7 light years across, while
the intire group covers
a total area 40 light years across.
The Pleiades are mentioned in just about all cultures
of the world, but are best know in Greek Mythology.
Piggy backed on a 10" LX200GPS
Canon AE-1 with a 35-70mm lens
5 minute exposure
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