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"Subaru" is a Japanese word meaning "unite." It is also a term identifying thePleiades star cluster in the constellation Taurus that includes six stars visible to the average eye. According to Greek mythology, Atlas' daughters turned into this group of stars.
In 1953, five Japanese companies merged to form Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. The new corporation adopted the "Subaru" cluster of stars as its official logo for its line of automobiles. Today, Fuji Heavy Industries is a global transportation conglomerate.
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Where does subaru get their emblem?
The Subaru 5 Star emblem is the Pleadies cluster SUBARU being the most prominent of them :)
Is a Subaru an animal?
Subaru is a car manufacturer owned by Fuji Heavy Industries. The word Subaru is a Japanese word used to describe a star cluster.
Why is a Subaru called a Subaru?
Subaru is Japanese for Pleiades. The Pleiades is an open star cluster. The Subaru logo has an image of stars similar to the stars of Pleiades, but whereas the Pleiades has 7 stars, the Subaru logo has only 6.
What does the Japanese word Subaru mean?
It iｓ the Japanese name for the 'Seven Sisters' (Pleiades) star cluster.
What does the word Subaru mean in japanese?
The word 'subaru' refers to the Pleiades, (or "Seven Sisters"), an open star cluster in the constellation of Taurus. This is the origin for the Subaru automobile company's name, and explains their logo.
Does the subaru five star emblem stand for the five battleships sunk at pearl harbor?
No.
2001 Subaru Forester?
The 2001 Subaru Forester got 4 star reviews from Edmunds. The car is an all wheel drive. The fuel economy is 25 mpg.
What part of the Taurus constellation is Subaru named after?
Subaru is the Japanese name for the Pleiades, a group of stars also known as M45 and they comprise the shoulder of the constellation Taurus
Pleiades star cluster is located in the logo of what car maker?
Subaru. See related link for a picture.
Is the Japanese name for the Pleiades star cluster in Taurus constelltion?
Yes, the Japanese name for the Pleiades star cluster is "Subaru." In Japanese culture, the cluster has been associated with various myths and is often depicted as seven stars. The name "Subaru" also means "to unite" or "to gather," reflecting the cluster's appearance. This name is widely recognized today, particularly as it is also used by the automotive brand Subaru.
What other names are there for the pleiades?
The Seven Sisters (if you are referring to the star cluster).
What does Subaru mean in Japanese?
According to http://subarutelescope.org/Introduction/outline.html: "The Subaru telescope is named after the young star cluster Pleiades, whose Japanese name is 'Subaru'. Japanese people have admired the beauty of the Pleiades for over 1,000 years. 'Subaru', originally pronounced 'Sumaru', means 'to get together' or 'to tie together'. It is a befitting name for an internationally open research facility."
