Pleiades - Wikipedia
The Pleiades (/ ˈ p l iː. ə d iː z, ˈ p l eɪ-, ˈ p l aɪ-/), [8] [9] also known as Seven Sisters and Messier 45, is an asterism of an open star cluster containing young B-type stars in the northwest of the …
The Pleiades: Facts about the "Seven Sisters" star cluster
2023年7月19日 · To find the Pleiades, you can start by locating the famous constellation Orion, the hunter. Draw a line using the three stars in Orion's belt and then follow it upward, past his …
The Pleiades – or 7 Sisters – known around the world - EarthSky
2024年11月14日 · The Pleiades star cluster is also famously known as the Seven Sisters. Or, to some, it’s known as Messier 45 (M45) on the list of Messier objects. The Pleiades is visible …
The Incredible Story of the Seven Sisters Constellation (Pleiades)
This 1,200 ft tall landmark is now known as Mateo Tipi or Devil’s Tower in Wyoming, North America. The Western Mono Indians conceived the Pleiades stars as a group of wives who …
Pleiades (Greek mythology) - Wikipedia
The Pleiades (/ ˈ p l iː ə d iː z, ˈ p l eɪ-, ˈ p l aɪ-/; [1] ‹See Tfd› Greek: Πλειάδες, Ancient Greek pronunciation:), were the seven sister-nymphs, companions of Artemis, the goddess of the …
Meet the Pleiades, the Seven Sisters - Sky & Telescope
2020年2月26日 · The cluster’s modern name, however, is Greek — along with the “Seven Sisters” nickname, and the names of the most prominent stars: Electra, Taygete, Maia, Celaeno, …
Pleiades | Seven Sisters, Atlas, Maia | Britannica
2024年11月8日 · Pleiades, in Greek mythology, the seven daughters of the Titan Atlas and the Oceanid Pleione: Maia, Electra, Taygete, Celaeno, Alcyone, Sterope, and Merope. They all …
Why is the Pleiades star cluster called the 7 Sisters? - EarthSky
2023年9月14日 · In Greek mythology, the Pleiads were the seven daughters of Atlas, a Titan who held up the sky, and the oceanid Pleione, protectress of sailing. The sisters were Maia, …
Pleiades: The Seven Sisters (Messier 45) - Constellation Guide
2013年7月8日 · The Pleiades, also known as the Seven Sisters or Messier 45, is a famous open star cluster located in Taurus constellation. The brightest stars in the cluster represent the …
The Pleiades Star Cluster | Pictures, Location, and Facts
Object Type: Open cluster. Cataloged: Messier 45 (M45) Other Names: Seven Sisters, Subaru. Constellation: Taurus. RA (right ascension): 03h 47m 24s. DEC (declination): +24° 07′ 00″. …