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Pleiades Star Cluster Harbors Over 3,000 'Lost Sisters', Astronomers Reveal
12 Nov
Summary
- Astronomers identified over 3,000 stars associated with the Pleiades cluster
- The Pleiades is a larger, more diffuse network of stars than previously known
- Studying the Pleiades may help understand the origins of our own solar system
According to a study published on November 9, 2025, astronomers have discovered that the Pleiades star cluster, a prominent feature in the night sky, is far more expansive than previously known. The researchers have identified over 3,000 stars associated with the Pleiades, which they have named the 'Greater Pleiades Complex'.
The Pleiades, also known as the Seven Sisters, is a star cluster located 445 light-years from Earth. While only a handful of stars in the cluster can be seen with the naked eye, the new findings suggest that the Pleiades is part of a larger, more diffuse network of stars that would span the entirety of the night sky if they were all visible.
