Hyades

A cluster of more than 100 stars; the brightest form the V-shaped "face" of Taurus, the bull. It is the nearest major cluster to Earth, at a distance of about 150 light-years.

Radio Programs

Planetary Debris Rocky evidence of planetary systems Monday, March 11, 2013
Moon and Taurus The Moon and two stellar families Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Moon and Hyades Staring into the face of the bull Thursday, January 5, 2012
Ages of Stars Counting stellar birthday candles Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Featured Images

The Moon and Hyades, night of January 5, 2012
 Staring at the Bull Thursday, January 5, 2012

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