I find the Subaru logo interesting and today came across some Subaru trivia. Well for many of us it's trivia but for Subaru I suppose it's of high importance.
OK! Notice the six stars. The Japanese name for the Pleiades star cluster is Subaru!
OK! Notice one star is much larger than the other five. In 1953, five companies merged to form Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd. which makes, among other things, the Subaru automobile.
OK! For you budding astronomers out there, the star cluster has another common name. The Seven Sisters for Asterope, Merope, Electra, Maia, Taygete, Celaeno and Alcyone. The cluster's nine brightest stars include the sisters' parents, Atlas and Pleione
So, for the fuzzy count, you'll just have to chalk it up to artistic license.
Pleiades Mythology and other Information
No, I'm not buying a Subaru or any other car for that matter. But, my wife - who just bought a Honda Accord a few months ago - has decided the Honda isn't comfortable enough for long distance trips. We just drove out to Minnesota and back. She laments the loss of her Ford Explorer, Trusty, (thirsty would be more like it) that was traded for the Honda and believes there is an SUV out there that combines comfort and high mileage for under $40 grand. (She also believes in her imaginary friend, Humpfull Head!)
The name was Trusty and please don't insult my horse.
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