Star Names · Entry

Electra

Greek
“amber, shining (shares a root with the word 'electricity')”
Where it comes from
Elektra, one of the Pleiades, daughter of Atlas and Pleione
Fun Fact
Electra is one of the seven Pleiades sisters in Greek mythology, and the star cluster bearing their name is one of the most recognizable sights in the night sky.
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