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.
Физические свойства
| Спектральный класс | Class G — G-type (Yellow) |
| Показатель цвета (B−V) | 0,931 |
Наблюдение
| Видимая звёздная величина | +5.55 |
| Абсолютная звёздная величина | 0,26 |
| Расстояние | 372 ly |
| Созвездие | Taurus |
Положение
| Прямое восхождение | 3h 39,85m |
| Склонение | 3° 3,41′ |
Часто задаваемые вопросы
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.