17 Tauri
17 Tau
17 Tauri is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Taurus. It carries the designation 17 Tau.
Located approximately 404.7 light-years from Earth, 17 Tauri resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
17 Tauri is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
At an apparent magnitude of +3.72, 17 Tauri is visible to the naked eye under reasonably clear skies. It may require dark-sky conditions to be seen comfortably in areas with significant light pollution. Observers will note its blue hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.105.
Propriétés physiques
| Classe Spectrale | Class B — B-type (Blue-White) |
| Indice de couleur (B−V) | -0,105 |
Observation
| Magnitude Apparente | +3.72 |
| Magnitude Absolue | -1,75 |
| Distance | 405 ly |
| Constellation | Taurus |
Position
| Ascension droite | 3h 44,88m |
| Déclinaison | 24° 6,80′ |
Questions fréquentes
What type of star is 17 Tauri?
17 Tauri is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is 17 Tauri from Earth?
17 Tauri is approximately 404.7 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 17 Tauri with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 3.72, 17 Tauri is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 17 Tauri in?
17 Tauri is located in the constellation Taurus.