Merope vs Van Maanen's star
| Property | Merope | Van Maanen's star |
|---|---|---|
| Designation | 23 Tau | N/A |
| Constellation | Taurus | N/A |
| Spectral Class | Class B — B-type (Blue-White) | N/A |
| Apparent Magnitude | +4.14 | +12.37 |
| Absolute Magnitude | -1.19 | 14.22 |
| Distance | 380 ly | 13.9 ly |
| Mass | N/A | N/A |
| Radius | N/A | N/A |
| Temperature | N/A | N/A |
| Luminosity | N/A | N/A |