51 Tau
51 Tau
51 Tau is a F-type (Yellow-White) star located in the constellation Taurus. It carries the designation 51 Tau.
Located approximately 176.3 light-years from Earth, 51 Tau resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
51 Tau is classified as a spectral class F star (F-type (Yellow-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +5.64, 51 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-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.277.
Physikalische Eigenschaften
| Spektralklasse | Class F — F-type (Yellow-White) |
| Farbindex (B−V) | 0,277 |
Beobachtung
| Scheinbare Helligkeit | +5.64 |
| Absolute Helligkeit | 1,98 |
| Entfernung | 176 ly |
| Sternbild | Taurus |
Position
| Rektaszension | 4h 18,39m |
| Deklination | 21° 34,76′ |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What type of star is 51 Tau?
51 Tau is a Class F — F-type (Yellow-White) star.
How far is 51 Tau from Earth?
51 Tau is approximately 176.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 51 Tau with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.64, 51 Tau is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 51 Tau in?
51 Tau is located in the constellation Taurus.