The brightest star next to the Pleiades is called Taurus. One of the most famous clusters of galaxies in the Pleiades, the brightest star next to it is Taurus. In ancient China, bright stars were listed as Pleiades. Messier's number is M45. There are many legends and myths about it. Also known as the Seven Sisters Cluster, but only six of them can be seen by the normal naked eye, and people with excellent eyesight can see seven or more stars.