Astronomy and Space

Atlas (star)

Atlas , designation 27 Tauri, is a binary star system in the constellation of Taurus. It is a member of the Pleiades, an open star cluster (M45). It is 444 light-years (136 parsecs) away, and is 3.92 degrees north of the ecliptic.

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See also

• ▸Alkaid
• ▸Graptolitic argillite
• ▸Communications satellite

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