Taurus is one of the constellations of the zodiac and is located in the northern celestial hemisphere. Taurus is a large and prominent constellation in the Northern Hemisphere's winter sky. It is one of the oldest constellations, dating back to the Early Bronze Age at least, when it marked the location of the Sun during the spring equinox. Its importance to the agricultural calendar influenced various bull figures in the mythologies of Ancient Sumer, Akkad, Assyria, Babylon, Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Its old astronomical symbol is (♉︎), which resembles a bull's head.
The constellation Taurus as it can be seen by the naked eye. The constellation lines have been added for clarity.
HP Tauri, a T Tauri variable star and triple system
Central area of constellation Taurus, showing Aldebaran at the lower left.
IRAS 05437+2502, a nebula
A bull is an intact adult male of the species Bos taurus (cattle). More muscular and aggressive than the females of the same species, bulls have long been an important symbol in many religions, including for sacrifices. These animals play a significant role in beef ranching, dairy farming, and a variety of sporting and cultural activities, including bullfighting and bull riding.
A Holstein Friesian bull
A Charolais bull
A Scottish Highland bull
A bull paws up dust in a threat display.
