There is a lot going on in this large 10 degree-wide picture around the constellation of Taurus. The famous Pleiades star cluster can be seen in the upper left. It is known for it's reflection nebulae, which consist of dust particles that scatter the light, creating the bluish glow around the cluster. Also in the picture is less popular LBN 777, the nebula near the center that resembles the head of a bird. Another nebula, VdB 27, is visible in the lower right, along with nearby star RY Tau.
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