Back to Article List From the October 2007 issue Phil Harrington’s binocular universe (December 2007 web extra) After you tour the Pleiades in the December issue, check out these M45 fun facts, introduction to binoculars, and a December observing assignment. By Phil Harrington | Published: October 22, 2007 In Greek mythology, the Pleiades were the half-sisters of the Hyades, the V-shaped head of Taurus the Bull and another wonderful open star cluster for binoculars.