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The dusty Pleiades ( M45), Markus Horn
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The dusty Pleiades ( M45)

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The dusty Pleiades ( M45)

Acquisition type: Electronically-Assisted Astronomy (EAA, e.g. based on a live video feed)

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For a long time astronomers thought, the reflection nebulae around the bright stars of the Pleiades - also known as the "Seven Sisters" -  were left over material from their formation, but are now considered likely to be an unrelated dust cloud in the interstellar medium through which the stars are currently passing. Processing this picture, I tried to make these dusty areas around the Pleiades visible.

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  • The dusty Pleiades ( M45), Markus Horn
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  • The dusty Pleiades ( M45), Markus Horn
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Description: Only a few enhancements on the stars and overall balance.

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Description: Some improvements on the stars

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The dusty Pleiades ( M45), Markus Horn