Pleiades
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| Distance to Earth | 444. 2 light years |
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| Radius | 17. 5 light years |
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Coordinates | RA 3h 47m 24s | Dec +24° 7′ 0″ |
| Other designations | Seven Sisters |
| Did you know | In ancient Greek mythology, the Pleiades were seven sisters–the daughters of the minor sea goddess Pleione and Atlas, a Titan. |
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| ID | 895017 |
About Pleiades
The Pleiades, also known as the Seven Sisters and Messier 45, are an open star cluster containing middle-aged, hot B-type stars located in the constellation of Taurus. It is among the nearest star clusters to Earth and is the cluster most obvious to the naked eye in the night sky.
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