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Taurus (Astronomy the Bull The second)

in astronomy, the Bull. The second of the zodiacal constellations. It is bounded on the E. by Gemini, on the W. by Aries, on the N. by Perseus and Auriga, and on the S. by Orion and Eridan- THE CONSTELLATION TAURUS us. It is composed of many small stars, but has a large one (Aldebaran) situated in the midst of a group called the Hyades. They constitute the Bull's forehead and eye. Another group falling within the limits of Taurus is that of the PLEIADES (q. v.). It is situated on the shoulder of the Bull. Taurus contains also the Crab cluster. Also the second sign of the zodiac (8). The sun enters it about April 22.