13 Tau
13 Tau
13 Tau is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Taurus. It carries the designation 13 Tau.
Located approximately 539.1 light-years from Earth, 13 Tau resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
13 Tau is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +5.68, 13 Tau sits near the limit of naked-eye visibility. It can be glimpsed without optical aid under dark skies, but binoculars will make observation much easier. Observers will note its blue hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.016.
Physikalische Eigenschaften
| Spektralklasse | Class B — B-type (Blue-White) |
| Farbindex (B−V) | -0,016 |
Beobachtung
| Scheinbare Helligkeit | +5.68 |
| Absolute Helligkeit | -0,41 |
| Entfernung | 539 ly |
| Sternbild | Taurus |
Position
| Rektaszension | 3h 42,32m |
| Deklination | 19° 42,02′ |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What type of star is 13 Tau?
13 Tau is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is 13 Tau from Earth?
13 Tau is approximately 539.1 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 13 Tau with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.68, 13 Tau is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 13 Tau in?
13 Tau is located in the constellation Taurus.