both a planetary companion and stellar activity. An asteroseismic analysis of the residuals to the planet fit has determined that Aldebaran b has a minimum mass of Jupiter masses, and that when the star was on the main sequence it would have given this planet Earth-like levels of illumination and therefore, potentially, temperature. This would place it and any of its moons in the habitable zone. Follow-up study in 2019 have found the evidence for planetary existence inconclusive though. Etymology and mythology Aldebaran was originally نَيِّر اَلدَّبَرَان (Nayyir al-Dabarān in Arabic), meaning "the bright one of the follower", since it follows the Pleiades; in fact, the Arabs sometimes also ‍applied ‍‍the ‍name al-Dabarān to the Hyades ‍as ‍a whole. A variety of transliterated spellings have been used, with the current Aldebaran becoming standard relatively recently. Mythology This easily seen and striking star in its suggestive asterism is a popular subject for ancient and modern myths. Mexican culture: For the Seris of northwestern Mexico, this star provides light for the seven women giving birth (Pleiades). It has three names: , , and ("star that goes ahead"). The lunar month corresponding to October is called "Aldebaran's path". Australian Aboriginal culture: amongst indigenous people of the Clarence River, in north-eastern New South Wales, this star is the ancestor Karambal, who stole another man's wife. The woman's husband tracked him down and burned the tree in which he was hiding. It is believed that he rose to the sky as smoke and became the star Aldebaran. Names in other languages In Hindu astronomy it is identified as the lunar mansion Rohini ("the red one") and as one of the twenty-seven daughters of Daksha and the wife of the god Chandra (Moon). In Ancient Greek it has been called Lampadias, literally "torch-like or -bearer". In Chinese, (), meaning Net, refers to an asterism consisting Aldebaran, ε Tauri, δ3 Tauri, δ1 Tauri, γ Tauri, 71 Tauri and λ Tauri. Consequently, the Chinese name for Aldebaran itself is (), "the Fifth Star of Net". In modern culture As the brightest star in a Zodiac constellation, it is given great significance within astrology. The name Aldebaran or Alpha Tauri has been adopted many times, including Aldebaran Rock in Antarctica United States Navy stores ship and Italian frigate Aldebaran (F 590) proposed micro-satellite launch vehicle Aldebaran French company Aldebaran Robotics fashion brand AlphaTauri Formula 1 team Scuderia AlphaTauri, previously