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Open star cluster known as the Pleiades, or Seven Sisters
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Open star cluster known as the Pleiades, or Seven Sisters
The brilliant stars seen in this image are members of the popular open star cluster known as the Pleiades, or Seven Sisters. The Hubble Space Telescopes Fine Guidance Sensors refined the distance to the Pleiades at about 440 light-years. The Fine Guidance Sensors are at the periphery of Hubbles field-of-view. They trace a circumference that is approximately the angular size of the Moon on the sky. They are overlaid on this image to give a scale to Hubbles very narrow view on the heavens
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Bright Celestial Cluster Constellation Galactic Illuminated Pleiades Seven Sisters Starlight View From Space
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This stunning print captures the mesmerizing beauty of the open star cluster known as the Pleiades, or Seven Sisters. The brilliant stars showcased in this image are members of this popular celestial group, which has fascinated astronomers and stargazers alike for centuries. Thanks to the Hubble Space Telescope's Fine Guidance Sensors, we now have a refined understanding of their distance - approximately 440 light-years away. The Fine Guidance Sensors play a crucial role on Hubble by providing precise measurements and aiding in its navigation through space. In this photograph, they can be seen at the periphery of Hubble's field-of-view, tracing a circumference that is roughly equivalent to the angular size of our Moon in the sky. This overlay serves as a scale reference, highlighting just how narrow Hubble's view is when observing these distant wonders. With its vibrant colors and intricate details, this color image showcases not only the sheer brilliance but also the delicate nature of these celestial bodies. As we gaze upon this breathtaking scene from space, it reminds us of our place within an expansive universe filled with countless galaxies and clusters like Pleiades. This photograph offers a glimpse into one small corner of our galactic neighborhood while igniting our curiosity about what lies beyond. It serves as a reminder that even amidst vastness and darkness, there exists immense beauty waiting to be explored and understood by those who dare to look up at night sky.
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