Etymology and Origin:
Aldebaran is the brightest star in the constellation Taurus and is one of the brightest stars in the night sky. Its name comes from the Arabic word "الدبران" (al-dabarān), meaning "the follower".
Meaning:
The reason for the star's name being "the follower" is because it appears to follow the Pleiades star cluster across the sky as Earth orbits the Sun. The Pleiades were often called "the seven sisters" in ancient times, and Aldebaran was seen as their "follower" or "hunter".
In Arabic folklore, Aldebaran was associated with spring and fertility. It was believed that Aldebaran's rising in the east at dawn during the spring equinox signaled the arrival of the rainy season and the return of life after the cold winter months.
Pronunciation:
In English, Aldebaran is pronounced with the stress on the third syllable: al-DEB-ah-ran.
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