Photograph of the Pleides star cluster with nebulosity (M45)

Photograph of the Pleides star cluster with nebulosity (M45), taken by Isaac Roberts using a twin telescope (20-inch reflector & 7-inch refractor) by Howard Grubb of Dublin. Taken with an exposure of 4 hours on 8th December 1888 at his observatory & home at Maghull, near Liverpool.

Collection

Science Museum

Inventory Number

3020623

Title

Photograph of the Pleides star cluster with nebulosity (M45)

Object Type

PhysicalObject

Measurements

- overall (mount): 435 x 305 x 1.5 mm