M45 - Pleiades Open Cluster in Taurus

Dearest friends ... and D.G.,

One of my favourite DSO's is the seven babes in Taurus with equally attractive names such as Electra, Maia, Merope etc.

As much as I would love to tackle this cluster and reflection nebula with my AP160, I resorted to using my Tak FSQ and its more generous wide field.

For a result based on four hours total exposure from a couple of days ago, I kindly direct you to www.perseus.gr/Astro-DSO-M45.htm .

I am planning to pick up the new version of the SBIG ST-11000XM when it comes out early next year and I suspect that M45 will be my first target.

I hope you like the result.

El-Greco. That is one phenomenal image. Not bad for a scarf knitting dude.

The definition in the nebulosity is breathtaking.

Hats off to a faultless image.

El-Greco. That is one phenomenal image.

Hi Dave,

Glad you like the photo. The total exposure time is the minimum I would consider reasonable for this stunning gem and I sincerely hope for a second visit with greater total exposure time (ex. six hours).

Not bad for a scarf knitting dude.

Hey, don't knock my second hobby.

The definition in the nebulosity is breathtaking.

I do confess that I like the detail and structure captured by the four-inch scope. I am most eager to see what my beloved and cherished AP160 can do.

Hats off to a faultless image.

Your approval is appreciated!

I meant to add that I beleive this to be the best image of M45 I have ever seen and I've seen a few.

I meant to add that I beleive this to be the best image of M45 I have ever seen and I've seen a few.

Dear friends ... and Deirdre, .....

Hey Anto, Can you please post some cr*p images just to prove you are human :lol:

Dear friends ... and Deirdre, .....

Have I missed something, come on Dave should have to grovel a bit more :twisted: