Aldebaran
87Alp Tau
Aldebaran is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Taurus. It carries the designation 87Alp Tau.
Located approximately 66.6 light-years from Earth, Aldebaran resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
Aldebaran is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
Aldebaran has an apparent magnitude of +0.87, making it a bright and prominent star that is readily visible to the naked eye. It is one of the more conspicuous stars in its region of the sky. Observers will note its red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.538.
Physikalische Eigenschaften
| Spektralklasse | Class K — K-type (Orange) |
| Farbindex (B−V) | 1,538 |
Beobachtung
| Scheinbare Helligkeit | +0.87 |
| Absolute Helligkeit | -0,68 |
| Entfernung | 66.6 ly |
| Sternbild | Taurus |
Position
| Rektaszension | 4h 35,92m |
| Deklination | 16° 30,56′ |
Related Chemistry
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TiO molecular bands begin to appear in late K-type giants
Strong iron absorption lines characterise K-type stellar spectra
Ca II H & K lines are the strongest features in K-type stars
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