Subaru is a Constellation 💫
Subaru is the direct translation from Japanese for the Pleiades star cluster M45.
The cluster of stars on the Subaru’s logo represents the Pleiades constellation.
This constellation is also known as the Seven Sisters.
In Greek mythology those are Atlas and Pleione’s daughters
Alcyone
Celano
Electra
Maia
Merope
Sterope
Taygete
Reader: But, Farien, I only count six stars in the former logo? and eight in the constellation photo?
Farien: Good eye!
One of the seven sisters traditionally is invisible – hence only six stars in the original Subaru logo. There is a lot of history behind this story and the parent company behind Subaru, but that is a story for another day.
This is merely a Farien’s Fun Fact for Friday.
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Have a wonderful weekend,
Farien