APOD 1.2

The above picture is of the Pleiades Star Cluster, also known as "The Seven Sisters." This constellation is about 400 light years away and lies near "Taurus" in the night sky. Astronomers have noticed that one of the stars has lost magnitude or brightness. Now leaving only six of "The Sisters" visible to the unaided eye. I chose this photo because the Pleiades Star Cluster was one of the first constellations I learned and was able to point out in the night sky. Everytime I see "The Seven Sisters" now, it brings out the curious 12-year-old child within me.