Tau Oct

Tau Oct

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Tau Oct is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation Tau Oct.

Located approximately 486.1 light-years from Earth, Tau Oct resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +5.50, Tau Oct 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 +1.278.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse K Class K — K-type (Orange)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,278

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +5.50
Absolute Helligkeit -0,37
Entfernung 486 ly

Position

Rektaszension 23h 28,06m
Deklination -87° 28,93′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is Tau Oct?
Tau Oct is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is Tau Oct from Earth?
Tau Oct is approximately 486.1 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Tau Oct with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.50, Tau Oct is visible to the naked eye.