A Photo Report of Capturing the Pleiades (M45) with the DWARF 3 | Capturing the Glow of Deep Space with a 4-Hour Exposure from a Balcony
youngest child (esp. of one's son)Imagine your balcony in Okinawa instantly transforming into a gateway to outer space. That's the magical experience offered by the next-generation smart telescope, "DWARF 3." This time, our target is the Pleiades star cluster (Subaru), one of the most beautiful star clusters in the winter night sky.
Despite the lingering city lights, the advanced image processing of the DWARF 3, combined with an incredibly long exposure of "4 hours," allowed us to beautifully capture the mystical blue veil of gas (reflection nebula) enveloping the stars—a sight impossible to see with the naked eye.
No bulky equatorial mounts or computers are needed. Simply set it up on your balcony and select "Subaru" on your smartphone. We'll introduce this new form of stargazing, made possible by technological advancements, in detail with actual photographic data. Why not join us in experiencing the infinite universe that unfolds from your balcony?
[Filming Record]
- subject: The Pleiades star cluster (M45 / Subaru)
- Date and time: February 23, 2026 23:00 - February 24, 2026 3:00
- equipment: Dwarf 3
- Exposure time: Approximately 4 hours
- place: Home balcony
- Overview: There were flowing clouds and a light breeze. Judging the conditions unsuitable for an expedition (to a park or beach), I decided to do my first balcony photoshoot.
