hyades

Everyday

1. (a name, astronomy) The Hyades are a cluster of stars in the constellation Taurus, shaped like a V, the closest star cluster to Earth (about 150 light years away). tree →
2. (myth) In Greek myths, the Hyades were nymphs, daughters of Atlas, linked with rain. tree →

In the lessons

In science lessons on stars and constellations: near the bright red star Aldebaran and the Pleiades. Phrases: the Hyades cluster.

Examples

• The Hyades form the V-shaped face of Taurus the Bull. tree →
• You can see the Hyades with your eyes on a dark winter night. tree →
• The Hyades are close to the Pleiades in the sky. tree →
• Aldebaran looks as if it is in the Hyades but it is much nearer to us. tree →
• In Greek myths the Hyades were rain nymphs. tree →
• Through binoculars the Hyades look like a scatter of jewels. tree →

Note

A name: capital H and always the Hyades. Say HY-a-deez. Aldebaran is not truly part of the cluster.