Hyades

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The Hyades
Object #2
Object type

Open Cluster

Other Names

Melotte 25, Collinder 50, Caldwell 41

Data
Magnitude:0.5

Right ascension:04:28:15.13
Declination:15:56:27.40
Constellation:Taurus
Season:winter

Visibility

Naked Eye
Binocular
Telescope

Sharing the constellation of Taurus with M45, the Hyades are an easy find, forming the head of the bull. They are visible even with the unaided eye, though less stars are visible. The unaided eye gives the best view as this cluster is generally larger than the field of view of either binoculars or telescopes.

Locate The Hyades

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Observations

Observer: Jason Nishiyama Location:Calgary Date of observation:05 May 2008 Observations made:NBT
Visibility: NBT Binocular type:10x50 Telescope type:MAK127
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