6 Tau

6 Tau

6 Tau is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Taurus. It carries the designation 6 Tau.

Located approximately 350.3 light-years from Earth, 6 Tau resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +5.76, 6 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 hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.072.

물리적 특성

분광형 Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
색지수 (B−V) -0.072

관측

겉보기 등급 +5.76
절대 등급 0.60
거리 350 ly
별자리 Taurus

위치

적경 3h 32.60m
적위 9° 22.41′

자주 묻는 질문

What type of star is 6 Tau?
6 Tau is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is 6 Tau from Earth?
6 Tau is approximately 350.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 6 Tau with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.76, 6 Tau is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 6 Tau in?
6 Tau is located in the constellation Taurus.