Statements (242)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:star
gptkb:constellation |
| gptkbp:age |
approximately 100 million years
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| gptkbp:apparent_magnitude |
1.6
around 1.6 |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Greek_mythology
the Seven Sisters in mythology |
| gptkbp:best_time_to_visit |
winter months
the winter months the spring months |
| gptkbp:child |
gptkb:Atlas
gptkb:Pleione |
| gptkbp:composed_of |
young stars
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| gptkbp:consists_of |
seven sisters
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| gptkbp:contains |
gas and dust
seven main stars hot blue stars approximately 1000 stars |
| gptkbp:contains_star |
gptkb:Atlas
gptkb:Celaeno gptkb:Alcyone gptkb:Electra gptkb:Taygeta gptkb:Merope gptkb:Maiar gptkb:Asterope gptkb:Pleione about 1,000 |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
gptkb:various_cultures
|
| gptkbp:diameter |
approximately 13 light years
|
| gptkbp:discovered_by |
ancient civilizations
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| gptkbp:distance_from_earth |
approximately 444 light years
|
| gptkbp:exhibition |
gptkb:Messier_45
|
| gptkbp:has |
a reflection nebula
a prominent role in navigation |
| gptkbp:has_a_focus_on |
cultural astronomy
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| gptkbp:has_produced |
around 100 million years ago
|
| gptkbp:has_title |
gptkb:Seven_Sisters
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Pleiades
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| gptkbp:includes |
gptkb:Celaeno
gptkb:Alcyone gptkb:Electra gptkb:Merope gptkb:Taygete gptkb:Maiar gptkb:Asterope |
| gptkbp:is_a |
gptkb:star
|
| gptkbp:is_a_cluster_that_has |
a significant historical importance
a high concentration of stars a rich history in human culture been observed for centuries been studied for its stellar dynamics |
| gptkbp:is_a_cluster_that_includes |
the stars Alcyone, Atlas, Electra, Maia, Merope, Taygeta, and Pleione
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| gptkbp:is_a_cluster_that_is |
an important astronomical object
a popular target for telescopes an iconic feature of the night sky an important part of the night sky's heritage |
| gptkbp:is_a_member_of |
the Gould Belt
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| gptkbp:is_a_reflection_nebula |
surrounding the stars
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| gptkbp:is_a_source_of |
gptkb:scientific_research
cultural significance in many societies |
| gptkbp:is_a_subject_of |
gptkb:scientific_research
astrophysics various documentaries scientific publications various scientific studies astrological significance various astronomical surveys numerous studies in astronomy scientific interest in astrophysics |
| gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of |
gptkb:navigation
|
| gptkbp:is_approximately |
444 light years away
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| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
gptkb:Japanese_folklore
gptkb:Greek_mythology gptkb:Orion gptkb:mythology agriculture the harvest season the concept of timekeeping various folklore Native American mythology various myths and legends the harvest season in some cultures the Greek mythology of the Pleiades sisters |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:festivals
ancient festivals various cultures worldwide |
| gptkbp:is_connected_to |
agriculture
agricultural practices seasons seafaring the cycle of seasons the mythology of creation constellation mythology the story of their pursuit by Orion |
| gptkbp:is_considered_as |
a symbol of unity
|
| gptkbp:is_described_as |
star catalogs
|
| gptkbp:is_expected_to |
around 100 million years old
|
| gptkbp:is_explored_in |
gptkb:space_mission
|
| gptkbp:is_famous_for |
its brightness
|
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
gptkb:its_beauty
blue stars distinctive shape its bright blue stars |
| gptkbp:is_linked_to |
the agricultural calendar
the study of star clusters myth of the hunter Orion the myth of the Seven Sisters |
| gptkbp:is_located_at |
declination +24° 07′ 00″
right ascension 3h 47m 24s approximately 444 light years from Earth |
| gptkbp:is_located_in |
gptkb:Milky_Way_Galaxy
|
| gptkbp:is_located_near |
444 light years from Earth
|
| gptkbp:is_mentioned_in |
gptkb:Hesiod's_works
gptkb:Homer's_Iliad gptkb:literature Homer's works |
| gptkbp:is_observed_in |
gptkb:astronomy
telescopes astrophotography various cultures' calendars |
| gptkbp:is_often_associated_with |
the changing seasons
the concept of beauty the concept of navigation in ancient times |
| gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as |
art and literature
young maidens a cluster of seven stars |
| gptkbp:is_often_described_as |
gptkb:the_Seven_Sisters
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| gptkbp:is_often_featured_in |
planetarium shows
|
| gptkbp:is_often_referenced_in |
gptkb:folklore
gptkb:astrology stellar distances |
| gptkbp:is_often_seen_in |
gptkb:the_Hyades_cluster
telescopes |
| gptkbp:is_often_used_in |
gptkb:educational_materials
cultural references navigation by sailors cultural celebrations. |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:Taurus_constellation
gptkb:Taurus gptkb:Hertzsprung-Russell_diagram gptkb:the_Milky_Way_galaxy gptkb:Milky_Way_galaxy mythological narratives the zodiac the celestial sphere the Messier catalog the history of astronomy the night sky cultural astronomy the local group of galaxies the local group of stars local group of stars the Taurus constellation Messier 45 catalog the cultural heritage of ancient Greece Greek star lore |
| gptkbp:is_popular_in |
gptkb:mythology
astrophotography |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
gptkb:astronomy
|
| gptkbp:is_referenced_in |
gptkb:art
gptkb:literature |
| gptkbp:is_related_to |
star clusters
|
| gptkbp:is_represented_in |
gptkb:art
constellations art and literature |
| gptkbp:is_said_to_be |
gptkb:the_daughters_of_Atlas_and_Pleione
transformed into stars the daughters of Zeus the focus of various astronomical observations the inspiration for various artistic works the inspiration for various names in literature the origin of the term ' Pleiades' in literature the protectors of sailors the source of the term ' Pleiades' in astronomy the source of various myths the subject of folklore and legends the subject of various scientific studies |
| gptkbp:is_studied_for |
stellar formation
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| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
gptkb:astronomy
stellar evolution astronomers for centuries |
| gptkbp:is_surrounded_by |
nebulae
a nebula the LBN 762 nebula |
| gptkbp:is_symbolic_of |
fertility
harvest renewal |
| gptkbp:is_used_in |
gptkb:astrology
gptkb:navigation cultural rituals calendar systems navigation by ancient cultures various navigation systems |
| gptkbp:is_visible_from |
gptkb:Northern_Hemisphere
gptkb:Earth gptkb:spring Southern Hemisphere naked eye summer winter autumn clear nights the northern hemisphere winter months night sky both hemispheres the naked eye in the night sky in dark skies |
| gptkbp:known_as |
gptkb:the_Seven_Sisters
gptkb:M45 gptkb:Seven_Sisters |
| gptkbp:located_in |
gptkb:Taurus_constellation
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| gptkbp:mythology |
associated with various cultures
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| gptkbp:named_after |
gptkb:the_Pleiades_nymphs
seven sisters |
| gptkbp:notable_feature |
the celestial sphere
the night sky the sky during winter months. |
| gptkbp:notable_features |
star maps
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| gptkbp:notable_person |
gptkb:Atlas
gptkb:Alcyone gptkb:Electra gptkb:Taygeta gptkb:Merope gptkb:Maiar gptkb:Pleione |
| gptkbp:often_includes |
star maps
astronomical catalogs |
| gptkbp:photography |
amateur astronomers
telescopes |
| gptkbp:region |
active star formation
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| gptkbp:scientific_classification |
an open cluster
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| gptkbp:targets |
gptkb:space_mission
amateur astronomers astronomical studies photography in astronomy |
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:open_cluster
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Atlas
gptkb:Orion |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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