The Pleiades is a open cluster in the constellation Taurus, located about 380 light-years from Earth. With an apparent size of 120.0' and a magnitude of 1.6, it is best observed during winter.

Under dark skies, this object is considered Very Easy to observe with small amateur telescopes.

Type

Open Cluster

Constellation

Taurus

Distance

380 ly

Size

120.0'

Season

Winter

Difficulty

Very Easy

Magnitude

1.6