Alcyone is one of the brightest stars in the constellation of Taurus and is part of the Pleiades star cluster. It is approximately 440 light-years away from Earth and is classified as a blue giant star. Alcyone is notable for its brightness and is often used in navigation due to its visibility in the night sky. In mythology, Alcyone is named after a character from Greek mythology, specifically one of the daughters of Atlas. The name is associated with calmness and tranquility, as it is linked to the term "halcyon days," which refers to a period of peace and calm during winter storms.