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Pleiades: The Seven Sisters Star Cluster

Pleiades - The Seven Sisters

Pleiades - The Seven Sisters

The Pleiades are an open star cluster found in the constellation Taurus and make their appearance in the night sky of the northern hemisphere in late autumn.  This small, bright blue star cluster is also referred to as The Seven Sisters.  How did they get their name?

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