How Do You Find The Pleiades Star Cluster?
The Pleiades stands out among other nearby stars because it looks like a miniature Big Dipper. The star cluster also goes by the names Seven Sisters and M45. The Seven Sisters refer to the bright seven-star formation visible to the naked eye. Astronomers call the Pleiades star cluster an open cluster with a nebula of gas and dust. Look straight up into the night sky at specific times. Highest point overhead occurs in September around 4 a.m., November at midnight and around 8 p.m. in January. Adjust according to these times. Before the exact time look eastward and look westward afterwards. Observe a tiny cluster of stars that resemeble a little dipper. The corner star form a cup and an outward star forms the handle. Locate the constellation Orion. Notice three bright stars arranged as an imaginary slope. These stars represent Orion’s belt. Draw an imaginary line upwards through Orion’s belt until you reach the Seven Sisters. The Pleiades stand out from the surrounding area. Locate Tauru
