12 Tau

12 Tau

12 Tau is a G-type (Yellow) star located in the constellation Taurus. It carries the designation 12 Tau.

Located approximately 371.9 light-years from Earth, 12 Tau resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

12 Tau is classified as a spectral class G star (G-type (Yellow)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.55, 12 Tau 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 yellow hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.931.

物理的特性

スペクトル型 Class G — G-type (Yellow)
色指数 (B−V) 0.931

観測

見かけの等級 +5.55
絶対等級 0.26
距離 372 ly
星座 Taurus

位置

赤経 3h 39.85m
赤緯 3° 3.41′

よくある質問

What type of star is 12 Tau?
12 Tau is a Class G — G-type (Yellow) star.
How far is 12 Tau from Earth?
12 Tau is approximately 371.9 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 12 Tau with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.55, 12 Tau is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 12 Tau in?
12 Tau is located in the constellation Taurus.