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Taurus, the Pleiades, Hyades and Jupiter
The easy "V" shape of the head of Taurus and the wonderful grouping commonly called the Seven Sisters (The Pleiades) show up well in this photograph. Also, clearly visible is the bright planet Jupiter (lower right).
Link-words: Star

Taurus, the Pleiades, Hyades and Jupiter

The easy "V" shape of the head of Taurus and the wonderful grouping commonly called the Seven Sisters (The Pleiades) show up well in this photograph. Also, clearly visible is the bright planet Jupiter (lower right).

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File information
Filename:taurus.gif
Album name:Brian / Constellations and Star Fields
Rating (3 votes):22222
Link-words:Star
Image date, time and location:Taken on 29 January 1989
Telescope aperture and focal ratio:15 seconds undriven using 35 mm camera on tripod 400 ISO colour negative film!
Camera and filters used:15 seconds undriven using 35 mm camera on tripod 400 ISO colour negative film!
Filesize:9494 Bytes
Date added:Apr 27, 2001
Dimensions:400 x 400 pixels
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