51 Tau

51 Tau

51 Tau is a F-type (Yellow-White) star located in the constellation Taurus. It carries the designation 51 Tau.

Located approximately 176.3 light-years from Earth, 51 Tau resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +5.64, 51 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 blue-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.277.

물리적 특성

분광형 Class F — F-type (Yellow-White)
색지수 (B−V) 0.277

관측

겉보기 등급 +5.64
절대 등급 1.98
거리 176 ly
별자리 Taurus

위치

적경 4h 18.39m
적위 21° 34.76′

자주 묻는 질문

What type of star is 51 Tau?
51 Tau is a Class F — F-type (Yellow-White) star.
How far is 51 Tau from Earth?
51 Tau is approximately 176.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 51 Tau with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.64, 51 Tau is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 51 Tau in?
51 Tau is located in the constellation Taurus.