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Taurus Collection (#5)

Taurus, the celestial bull, is a constellation that has captivated stargazers for centuries

Background imageTaurus Collection: April (from the series The Seasons ), late 16th or early 17th century. Artist: Leandro Bassano

April (from the series The Seasons ), late 16th or early 17th century. Artist: Leandro Bassano
April (from the series The Seasons ), late 16th or early 17th century. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Tula, Russia

Background imageTaurus Collection: Taurus, The Bull, 1923

Taurus, The Bull, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

Background imageTaurus Collection: Picture No. 11981746

Picture No. 11981746
Highland Bullock, South Uist, Outer Hebrides. Date:

Background imageTaurus Collection: Picture No. 11981735

Picture No. 11981735
Highland Bullock, South Uist, Outer Hebrides. Date:

Background imageTaurus Collection: Picture No. 11981444

Picture No. 11981444
Highland cattle cow grazing on flield Scotland, United Kingdom Date:

Background imageTaurus Collection: Picture No. 11981441

Picture No. 11981441
Highland cattle cow grazing on flield Scotland, United Kingdom Date:

Background imageTaurus Collection: Picture No. 11981437

Picture No. 11981437
Cattle cow grazing Scotland, United Kingdom. Date:

Background imageTaurus Collection: Picture No. 11981433

Picture No. 11981433
Cattle calf grazing Scotland, United Kingdom. Date:

Background imageTaurus Collection: Picture No. 11981426

Picture No. 11981426
Cattle cattle grazing Scotland, United Kingdom. Date:

Background imageTaurus Collection: Picture No. 11981425

Picture No. 11981425
Cattle bull and calf grazing Scotland, United Kingdom. Date:

Background imageTaurus Collection: Picture No. 11981412

Picture No. 11981412
Cattle cow grazing Scotland, United Kingdom. Date:

Background imageTaurus Collection: Picture No. 11981407

Picture No. 11981407
Cattle cow grazing Scotland, United Kingdom. Date:

Background imageTaurus Collection: Picture No. 11981397

Picture No. 11981397
Cattle cow grazing Scotland, United Kingdom. Date:

Background imageTaurus Collection: Turkey. Asia Minor. Termessos. Necropolis. Rock-cut tombs

Turkey. Asia Minor. Termessos. Necropolis. Rock-cut tombs

Background imageTaurus Collection: Turkey. Asia Minor. Termessos. Greco-Roman city. Roman Theat

Turkey. Asia Minor. Termessos. Greco-Roman city. Roman Theatre. Cavea

Background imageTaurus Collection: Venus Libra Taurus Seven Planets Woodcut second state

Venus Libra Taurus Seven Planets Woodcut second state
Artokoloro

Background imageTaurus Collection: Turkey, Antalya, SW Mediterranean coast bordered by the Taurus Mountains, Turkey s

Turkey, Antalya, SW Mediterranean coast bordered by the Taurus Mountains, Turkey s
Turkey, Antalya, Southwest Mediterranean coast bordered by the Taurus Mountains, Turkeys biggest international sea resort, located on the Turkish Riviera

Background imageTaurus Collection: Cattle

Cattle
Illustration of a cattle species

Background imageTaurus Collection: Illustration of the zodiac, and constellations in a globe circling the sun

Illustration of the zodiac, and constellations in a globe circling the sun

Background imageTaurus Collection: Head and front legs of Bull (Bos taurus), side view

Head and front legs of Bull (Bos taurus), side view

Background imageTaurus Collection: Taurus, The Hyades, Aldebaran

Taurus, The Hyades, Aldebaran

Background imageTaurus Collection: Auriga, Taurus, Gemini

Auriga, Taurus, Gemini

Background imageTaurus Collection: Illustration of astrology signs

Illustration of astrology signs

Background imageTaurus Collection: Picture No. 11674845

Picture No. 11674845
Spider Crab on sea squirt moulting with old skeleton. Date:

Background imageTaurus Collection: Fairey Battle testbed for the Bristol Taurus radial, K9331

Fairey Battle testbed for the Bristol Taurus radial, K9331

Background imageTaurus Collection: Nebulosity in the Taurus constellation

Nebulosity in the Taurus constellation
This large region in the Taurus constellation contains astronomical objects such as IC 348 and NGC 1333

Background imageTaurus Collection: Comet Lovejoys long ion tail in Taurus

Comet Lovejoys long ion tail in Taurus
January 16, 2016 - Comet Lovejoy (C/2014 Q2) amid the clusters, nebulae and dark dust clouds of Taurus and Perseus. Its long blue ion tail stretches back to the open cluster NGC 1647 on Taurus at

Background imageTaurus Collection: Widefield view of of Simeis 147, the Flaming Star Nebula, and the Tadpole Nebula

Widefield view of of Simeis 147, the Flaming Star Nebula, and the Tadpole Nebula
Widefield view of of Simeis 147, the Flaming Star Nebula, The Tadpole Nebula, and open clusters Messier 36, Messier 37 and Messier 38

Background imageTaurus Collection: The Taurus region showing dark lanes of nebulosity

The Taurus region showing dark lanes of nebulosity

Background imageTaurus Collection: Messier 45, the Pleiades, an open star cluster in the Taurus constellation

Messier 45, the Pleiades, an open star cluster in the Taurus constellation

Background imageTaurus Collection: Artists depiction of the constellation Taurus the Bull

Artists depiction of the constellation Taurus the Bull
An artists depiction of the constellation Taurus the Bull. The constellation includes the star clusters of the Pleiades and the Hyades. Taurus is one of the twelve astrological signs of the Zodiac

Background imageTaurus Collection: Comet Lovejoy in the winter sky

Comet Lovejoy in the winter sky
January 18, 2015 - Comet Lovejoy (C/2014 Q2) at upper right near the Pleiades, with its long blue ion tail stretching back to the left past the Pleiades

Background imageTaurus Collection: Winter Milky Way from New Mexico

Winter Milky Way from New Mexico
March 10, 2015 - A vertical sweep with a 15mm ultrawide lens from the horizon to past the zenith, taking in a large part of the northern winter Milky Way

Background imageTaurus Collection: Winter sky panorama with various deep sky objects

Winter sky panorama with various deep sky objects

Background imageTaurus Collection: The Pleiades, an open cluster of stars in the constellation Taurus

The Pleiades, an open cluster of stars in the constellation Taurus

Background imageTaurus Collection: The Seven Sisters, also known as the Pleiades

The Seven Sisters, also known as the Pleiades, seem to float on a bed of feathers in a new infrared image from the Spitzer Space Telescope

Background imageTaurus Collection: The Auriga constellation showing lanes of dark nebulosity

The Auriga constellation showing lanes of dark nebulosity
A deep exposure image of the Auriga constellation showing lanes of dark nebulosity

Background imageTaurus Collection: The Pleiades, also known as the Seven Sisters

The Pleiades, also known as the Seven Sisters
The Pleiades star cluster, or Seven Sisters, aka Messier 45, in Taurus. The brightest part of the reflection nebula around the Pleiades at bottom is the Merope Nebula, IC 349

Background imageTaurus Collection: Aurora borealis with Taurus and Orion over Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Aurora borealis with Taurus and Orion over Churchill, Manitoba, Canada
The aurora borealis of February 3-4, 2014 seen from Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, looking west to Orion and Taurus, with tour group members taking in the sight

Background imageTaurus Collection: The Pleiades open star cluster in the constellation of Taurus

The Pleiades open star cluster in the constellation of Taurus

Background imageTaurus Collection: The bright stars of Auriga and Taurus rise above Mt. Everest and the central Himalayas

The bright stars of Auriga and Taurus rise above Mt. Everest and the central Himalayas
The bright stars of constellation Auriga and Taurus rise above the central Himalayas. Mount Everest (8848m) stand with banner clouds in the middle. Great Nuptse (7879m) stand on its right

Background imageTaurus Collection: The Pleiades surrounded by dust and nebulosity

The Pleiades surrounded by dust and nebulosity
The Pleiades (M45) surrounded by dust and nebulosity

Background imageTaurus Collection: Beautiful dusty nebulae of Taurus

Beautiful dusty nebulae of Taurus
Wide field of the Taurus molecular cloud containing many wonderful dark and reflection nebulae

Background imageTaurus Collection: Deep sky image of the constellations Auriga and Taurus

Deep sky image of the constellations Auriga and Taurus

Background imageTaurus Collection: The Pleiades

The Pleiades, also known as Messier 45 or the Seven Sisters, is the name of an open cluster in the constellation of Taurus




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Taurus, the celestial bull, is a constellation that has captivated stargazers for centuries. In the vast expanse of the night sky, Taurus stands out with its distinctive shape and mesmerizing cosmic wonders. One of these wonders is the Crab Nebula (M1), a remnant of a supernova explosion observed in 1054 AD. This composite image showcases its intricate details, revealing layers upon layers of interstellar gas and dust. From an Earthly perspective, we witness breathtaking views like the Earth view of Venus accompanied by the serene presence of our Moon. The Pleiades star cluster also graces our vision within Taurus' boundaries, illuminating the darkness with its sparkling beauty. Within this constellation lies Merope star and nebulosity, where stellar birth takes place amidst vibrant clouds of gas and dust. It serves as a reminder that even in seemingly desolate spaces, new life emerges. Artistic expressions have also paid homage to Taurus throughout history. A fresco from Villa Farnese in Caprarola depicts this zodiac sign among other constellations; it dates back to 1575 when astrology held great significance in people's lives. Similarly, artist Paul Limbourg captured Taurus during April between 1412-1416 - showcasing how ancient civilizations revered these celestial formations. Even advertisements have found inspiration in Taurus' allure. The Simplon-Orient Express advertises their luxurious train journey through an association with this magnificent constellation - symbolizing adventure under shimmering stars. Speaking of stars, gazing into southwest New Mexico's night sky reveals a panorama filled with celestial marvels: The Milky Way stretches across like a river of light while zodiacal light adds an ethereal glow to our surroundings. Taurus encompasses not only astronomical phenomena but also artistic interpretations and human connections throughout time. Its grandeur reminds us to look up at nightfall and appreciate the vastness of our universe, where beauty and mystery intertwine.