4 Tau

4 Tau

4 Tau is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Taurus. It carries the designation 4 Tau.

Located approximately 361.2 light-years from Earth, 4 Tau resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

4 Tau is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.14, 4 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 -0.041.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class A — A-type (White)
Farbindex (B−V) -0,041

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +5.14
Absolute Helligkeit -0,08
Entfernung 361 ly
Sternbild Taurus

Position

Rektaszension 3h 30,41m
Deklination 11° 20,19′

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What type of star is 4 Tau?
4 Tau is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is 4 Tau from Earth?
4 Tau is approximately 361.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 4 Tau with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.14, 4 Tau is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 4 Tau in?
4 Tau is located in the constellation Taurus.