46 Tau

46 Tau

46 Tau is a F-type (Yellow-White) star located in the constellation Taurus. It carries the designation 46 Tau.

Located approximately 118.5 light-years from Earth, 46 Tau resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +5.29, 46 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 white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.366.

Propriedades físicas

Classe Espectral Class F — F-type (Yellow-White)
Índice de cor (B−V) 0,366

Observação

Magnitude Aparente +5.29
Magnitude Absoluta 2,49
Distância 119 ly
Constelação Taurus

Posição

Ascensão reta 4h 13,55m
Declinação 7° 42,96′

Perguntas frequentes

What type of star is 46 Tau?
46 Tau is a Class F — F-type (Yellow-White) star.
How far is 46 Tau from Earth?
46 Tau is approximately 118.5 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 46 Tau with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.29, 46 Tau is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 46 Tau in?
46 Tau is located in the constellation Taurus.