Alcyone is the brightest star in the Pleiades star cluster, also known as M45, located in the constellation Taurus. It is a blue giant star, approximately 440 light-years away from Earth, and is notable for its brightness and prominence in the night sky. Alcyone is classified as a B-type star and plays a significant role in various mythologies and astronomical studies, often symbolizing hope and guidance.
Alcyone is a star system in the constellation Taurus.It is at least a quad star system with Alcyone A being the brightest. As will most star clusters, Alcyone A is a blue white, blue giant with a spectral class of B7
The Pleiades are the seven daughters of Atlas and Pleione, of which Alcyone is numbered among them being the Pleiad star-nymph of Mount Kithairon in Boiotia (central Greece) loved by the god Poseidon.
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Some of the major stars in the constellation Taurus include Aldebaran, Elnath, and Alcyone. Aldebaran is the brightest star in Taurus and one of the brightest stars in the night sky. Alcyone is part of the Pleiades star cluster, also known as the Seven Sisters.
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Alcyone, with an apparent magnitude of 2.86
Alcyone is a star system in the constellation Taurus.It is at least a quad star system with Alcyone A being the brightest. As will most star clusters, Alcyone A is a blue white, blue giant with a spectral class of B7
The Pleiades are the seven daughters of Atlas and Pleione, of which Alcyone is numbered among them being the Pleiad star-nymph of Mount Kithairon in Boiotia (central Greece) loved by the god Poseidon.
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Alcyone - opera - was created in 1706.
Hipparchia alcyone was created in 1775.
Albireo is the fifth brightest star in the constellation Cygnus.Although it appears to be a single star, it is in fact a binary star system.It is located about 390 light years from us.See related link for more information
Alcyone was the goddess of The Sea, Calm, Tranquility, and the Moon.
Subaru Alcyone SVX was created in 1991.
In Greek mythology, Alcyone found out about Ceyx's death through a dream where Ceyx appeared to her as a ghost. Ceyx visited Alcyone to inform her of his fate and reassure her that he was at peace. This dream prompted Alcyone to search for her husband's body in the sea.
Some of the major stars in the constellation Taurus include Aldebaran, Elnath, and Alcyone. Aldebaran is the brightest star in Taurus and one of the brightest stars in the night sky. Alcyone is part of the Pleiades star cluster, also known as the Seven Sisters.
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