57 Tau

57 Tau

57 Tau is a F-type (Yellow-White) star located in the constellation Taurus. It carries the designation 57 Tau.

Located approximately 149.1 light-years from Earth, 57 Tau resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

57 Tau is classified as a spectral class F star (F-type (Yellow-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.58, 57 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 +0.283.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class F — F-type (Yellow-White)
Farbindex (B−V) 0,283

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +5.58
Absolute Helligkeit 2,28
Entfernung 149 ly
Sternbild Taurus

Position

Rektaszension 4h 19,96m
Deklination 14° 2,11′

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What type of star is 57 Tau?
57 Tau is a Class F — F-type (Yellow-White) star.
How far is 57 Tau from Earth?
57 Tau is approximately 149.1 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 57 Tau with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.58, 57 Tau is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 57 Tau in?
57 Tau is located in the constellation Taurus.