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A VLBI resolution of the Pleiades distance controversy

Stauffer, John R.; Bower, Geoffrey C.; Melis, Carl +2 more

Because of its proximity and its youth, the Pleiades open cluster of stars has been extensively studied and serves as a cornerstone for our understanding of the physical properties of young stars. This role is called into question by the “Pleiades distance controversy,” wherein the cluster distance of 120.2 ± 1.5 parsecs (pc) as measured by the op…