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Taurus

Constellation Taurus

Meaning The Bull
Abbreviation Tau
Pronunciation Tore-us
Hemisphere Equatorial
Zodiac Yes
Creator Ptolemy
Size (sq. deg.) 797.249
Size (position) 17
Size (percentage) 1.93
Software (Picture) Night Vision (B.Simpson)
Constellations that surround Perseus
  Aries
  Cetus
  Eridanus
  Orion
  Gemini
  Auriga
 
Principle Stars Alcyone
 Aldebaran
 Alheka
 Elnath
 
Nebulas\Galaxies M1
 NGC1435
 M45
 



Legend / Myth
Taurus was the bull that was terrorising the Island of Crete. After gaining permission from Minos, the King. He set about capturing the bull. Once caught, he took the bull back with him to Eurystheus. Instead of sacrificing it, he released it because Hera feared it would enhance Hercules image.




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