16 Tauri

16 Tau

16 Tauri is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Taurus. It carries the designation 16 Tau.

Located approximately 377.1 light-years from Earth, 16 Tauri resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

16 Tauri is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.45, 16 Tauri 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 hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.034.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Indice de couleur (B−V) -0,034

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +5.45
Magnitude Absolue 0,14
Distance 377 ly
Constellation Taurus

Position

Ascension droite 3h 44,80m
Déclinaison 24° 17,37′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is 16 Tauri?
16 Tauri is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is 16 Tauri from Earth?
16 Tauri is approximately 377.1 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 16 Tauri with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.45, 16 Tauri is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 16 Tauri in?
16 Tauri is located in the constellation Taurus.