[net.misc] Subaru emblem query

pkern@utcs.UUCP (pkern) (08/07/85)

Does anyone know if the 6 (six) stars in Subaru's insignia have 
any special meaning?

thanks,
P. Kern
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phl@drusd.UUCP (LavettePH) (08/12/85)

They are the Pliedes. 
- Phil

ccs009@ucdavis.UUCP (Dennis Michaels) (08/26/85)

> Does anyone know if the 6 (six) stars in Subaru's insignia have 
> any special meaning?
> 
> thanks,
P. Kern

Yes, Subaru is the japanese word for the pleides , or the seven sisters,which
is an open star cluster vaguely in the direction of orion, and taurus.  They
are quite easily visible, and resemble a distorted little dipper( actually
only six stars are visible to the naked eye, as are on the emblem).

	The pleides can be seen in the later part of the evening rising almost
due east, best observation about 11 pm or later......