Atlas /ˈætləs/, designation 27 Tauri, is a triple star systemin the constellation of Taurus. It is a member of the Pleiades, an open star cluster (M45). It is 431 light-years (132 parsecs) away, and is 3.92 degrees north of the ecliptic. ...
I was thinking about Sokrates tonight, truly one of the παῦροιβάκχοι (“Bacchic few.”) Throughout his dialogues Plato often makes allusion to Dionysian myth and festivals, particularly when he wants to score a dramatic point; he also has his hero demonstrate a more than ...
Tonight, just like the past several nights, I used the Pleiades to help me find it. Tonight, the Comet's location is a bit below, and a few degrees away from the Pleiades. And it is quite a sight! Log in to Reply You must beloggedin to post a comment. ...