The Merope Nebula, NGC 1435, Madratter

The Merope Nebula, NGC 1435

The Merope Nebula, NGC 1435, Madratter

The Merope Nebula, NGC 1435

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Description

This is a most stringent test of the unwanted reflections in the optics. Three very bright stars in the field, from left to right Alcyone, Merope, and Electa at magnitude 2.9, 4.2, and 3.7 respectively. The strong blue color of the Merope Nebula is due to fine carbon dust, possibly the result of a supernova remnant.

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The Merope Nebula, NGC 1435, Madratter