48 Tau

48 Tau

48 Tau is a F-type (Yellow-White) star located in the constellation Taurus. It carries the designation 48 Tau.

Located approximately 148.1 light-years from Earth, 48 Tau resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

48 Tau has an apparent magnitude of +6.31, placing it beyond naked-eye visibility. A good pair of binoculars or a small telescope is required to observe this star. Observers will note its white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.400.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class F — F-type (Yellow-White)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 0,400

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +6.31
Magnitude Absolue 3,02
Distance 148 ly
Constellation Taurus

Position

Ascension droite 4h 15,77m
Déclinaison 15° 24,04′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is 48 Tau?
48 Tau is a Class F — F-type (Yellow-White) star.
How far is 48 Tau from Earth?
48 Tau is approximately 148.1 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 48 Tau with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.31, 48 Tau is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 48 Tau in?
48 Tau is located in the constellation Taurus.