Tau3Gru

Tau3Gru

Tau3Gru is a A-type (White) star. It carries the designation Tau3Gru.

Located approximately 243.4 light-years from Earth, Tau3Gru resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

Tau3Gru is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.72, Tau3Gru 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 +0.226.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse A Class A — A-type (White)
Farbindex (B−V) 0,226

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +5.72
Absolute Helligkeit 1,36
Entfernung 243 ly

Position

Rektaszension 22h 56,80m
Deklination -47° 58,15′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is Tau3Gru?
Tau3Gru is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is Tau3Gru from Earth?
Tau3Gru is approximately 243.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Tau3Gru with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.72, Tau3Gru is visible to the naked eye.