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Aldebaran: The Eye of Taurus, a Star on the Move

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We explore Aldebaran's nature as a red giant and why its glow hints at enormous size with a cooler surface. We unravel how Halley and ancient Athens showed that stars drift over centuries, turning the night sky into a dynamic map. We trace the signpost metaphor from its name and role in the sky to Pioneer 10's voyage toward it, reflecting on light that left 65 years ago and the deep time connecting us to a distant future.


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Aldebaran: The Eye of Taurus, a Star on the Move

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