The Pleiades star cluster in the constellation of Taurus. It is also known by many cultures as the Seven Sisters. Visible to the naked eye, this open star cluster is one of the closest to earth at approximately 444 light years. Photo courtesy of Steven Burr, RASC Belleville.
As a society, we have lost our connection to the night sky; light pollution affects plants, animals and humanity.
(Steven Burr, RASC-Belleville)
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