5 Tau

5 Tau

5 Tau is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Taurus. It carries the designation 5 Tau.

Located approximately 342.2 light-years from Earth, 5 Tau resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

5 Tau is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +4.14, 5 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 orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.112.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class K — K-type (Orange)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,112

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +4.14
Absolute Helligkeit -0,96
Entfernung 342 ly
Sternbild Taurus

Position

Rektaszension 3h 30,87m
Deklination 12° 56,20′

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What type of star is 5 Tau?
5 Tau is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 5 Tau from Earth?
5 Tau is approximately 342.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 5 Tau with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.14, 5 Tau is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 5 Tau in?
5 Tau is located in the constellation Taurus.