HYADES


Meaning of HYADES in English

Open cluster of several hundred stars in the constellation Taurus.

The bright star Aldebaran appears to be a member of the cluster but is much closer to Earth than the Hyades, which is about 130 light-years away. Five genuine members of the group are visible to the unaided eye.

Britannica Concise Encyclopedia.      Краткая энциклопедия Британика.