2006-06-17 04:28:10 · 18 answers · asked by stewart m 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
There is a small constallation of stars called the Seven Dancing Sisters or just the Seven Sisters for short. It is normally positioned near the Moon and resembels a small verision of the Little Dipper. Normally only 6 of the 7 stars are visible but if you look at it long enough you can find the 7th.
2006-06-17 04:36:40 · answer #1 · answered by John C 2 · 4⤊ 2⤋
The Pleiades (also known as M45 or the Seven Sisters) is an open cluster in the constellation of Taurus.
2006-06-17 11:34:39 · answer #2 · answered by ... 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pleiades (star cluster)
The Pleiades (also known as M45 or the Seven Sisters) is an open cluster in the constellation of Taurus. It is among the nearest to the Earth of all open clusters, probably the best known and certainly the most striking to the naked eye.
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Sidra
2006-06-17 11:34:10 · answer #3 · answered by Sidra T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"The Seven Sisters" is a name sometimes used to identify the Pleaides cluster, since it has seven visible stars. It's a name derived from the seven sisters who are friends of Artemis in Greek mythology.
The Japanese name for this constellation is "Subaru", and if you look at Subaru's trademark and vehicle "badge" next time you see a Subaru on the street, you'll see that it is, in fact, the Pleaides cluster!
I guess before television and the internet were invented, folks spent a lot of time staring at the sky!
Great question!
2006-06-17 11:38:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the Pleiades - aka The Seven Sisters is an open cluster in the constellation Taurus. It is the closest open cluster to earth.
2006-06-17 11:35:01 · answer #5 · answered by nquizzitiv 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not a constellation it is a star cluster. It is also know as the Pleiades and is number 45 in Messier's catalogue. It is in the constellation of Taurus.
2006-06-20 14:54:50 · answer #6 · answered by mesun1408 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is definately a constellation nicknamed the seven sisters, but I am afraid I don't now the proper name.
2006-06-17 11:34:35 · answer #7 · answered by richardmsteed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Pleiades in Taurus, most people can only see six now, the seventh sister having dimmed with age. Some people see as many as eleven, without optical assistance, but look at it with a small telescope or binoculars, and you will be confronted with a mass of blue stars.
2006-06-19 02:39:02 · answer #8 · answered by Tropic-of-Cancer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.It is Ursula Major I think.Asians call it Seven saints.It is infact only a cluster of stars(not constellation)visible to eyes or use a small telescope
2006-06-21 07:03:51 · answer #9 · answered by leowin1948 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Seven Sisters refers to a star cluster called the Pleiades. Lots of websites you can check out. Here's one with a photo: http://www.naic.edu/~gibson/pleiades/
2006-06-17 11:35:13 · answer #10 · answered by Keith H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋