Merope Collection

Merope star and nebulosity
Merope star and associated nebulosity. Merope (23 Tauri) is one of the stars in the Pleiades open star cluster (M45). Unusually for a nebula, the gas and dust is not associated with the young stars

Merope, 1750. Creator: Gabriel de Saint-Aubin
Merope, 1750

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Mr Charles Vincent in the character of Dorllas or Eumenes in Aaron Hills adaptation of Voltaires Merope
6337657 Mr Charles Vincent in the character of Dorllas or Eumenes in Aaron Hills adaptation of Voltaires Merope, Drury Lane Theatre, 1777 by Reading, B

Merope (coloured engraving)
2797907 Merope (coloured engraving) by Geffroy, Edmond A.F. (1804-95) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Merope. Illustration for Theatre Complet de Voltaire (Laplace, Sanchez)

African swallowtail, Papilio dardanus (Merope butterfly, Papilio merope). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

PD. 187-1991 The Rising of the Pleiades (pen, ink and w / c on paper)
FIT111417 PD.187-1991 The Rising of the Pleiades (pen, ink and w/c on paper) by Howard, Henry (1769-1847); 16.9x22.6 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Cornwall PL28 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cornwall PL28 8

The Merope Nebulosity and IC 349

The Seven Sisters, also known as the Pleiades, seem to float on a bed of feathers in a new infrared image from the Spitzer Space Telescope

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Merope, a name derived from Greek mythology, is often associated with the star cluster Pleiades, one of the seven daughters of Atlas and Pleione, who were transformed into stars by Zeus to escape the pursuit of Orion. Despite her tragic fate, Merope shines brightly in the night sky as part of this famous constellation. In astronomy, it is known as 23 Tauri and is located approximately 440 light-years away from Earth, and is a blue-white B-type star that emits a soft glow amidst its stellar siblings in the Pleiades cluster. Merope's beauty and significance have inspired artists, poets, and astronomers for centuries. Whether gazing up at the night sky or studying celestial bodies through telescopes, people continue to be captivated by Merope's presence among the stars. As we ponder our place in the universe and marvel at the wonders of space, let us remember Merope and her timeless story that reminds us of both tragedy and resilience in our cosmic journey.