Taurus, the Bull

Meaning “the bull” in Latin, Taurus is a part of the twelve zodiac constellations. While this constellation was first cataloged in the 2nd century, the history dates back much further. Many cultures symbolized this group of stars as a bull due to its distinct shape as two separate horns emerging from the bull’s body.

As the 17th largest constellation in the sky, Taurus has seventeen officially named stars: Ain, Alcyone, Aldebaran, Asterope, Atlas, Celaeno, Chamukuy, Electra, Elnath, Hoggar, Maia, Merope, Pleione, Prima Hyadum, Secunda Hyadum, Taygeta, and Tianguan.

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NAME: The Bull

AREA (in square degrees): 797.249

QUADRANT: NQ1

VISIBLE BETWEEN LATITUDES: 90°N – 65°S