Seasonal Matariki Star Cluster — free printable clipart

About this illustration

A circular, flat illustration depicting the Matariki (Pleiades) star cluster against a dark blue night sky filled with smaller stars. Seven bright, central stars are clearly visible, each labelled with its Māori name: Ururangi, Waipuna-ā-rangi, Tupu-ā-rangi, Matariki, Waitī, Waitā, and Pōhutukawa. The lower part of the scene features green hills, a calm body of water, and native New Zealand plants, including flax and a pohutukawa bloom. This image is excellent for teaching about Māori astronomy, the cultural significance of the Matariki constellation (Māori New Year), and Te Reo Māori in a New Zealand curriculum context, suitable for slides or worksheets exploring indigenous knowledge and celestial bodies.

How to use

1. 1Right-click the image and choose “Save image as”, or use the download button.
2. 2Use it in your classroom worksheets, slides or printables — free under CC BY-NC 4.0.
3. 3Attribute as “Image by Kuraplan” or link back to kuraplan.com. Not for commercial resale.