56 Tau

56 Tau

56 Tau is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Taurus. It carries the designation 56 Tau.

Located approximately 326.2 light-years from Earth, 56 Tau resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

56 Tau is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.34, 56 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 -0.107.

Физические свойства

Спектральный класс Class A — A-type (White)
Показатель цвета (B−V) -0,107

Наблюдение

Видимая звёздная величина +5.34
Абсолютная звёздная величина 0,34
Расстояние 326 ly
Созвездие Taurus

Положение

Прямое восхождение 4h 19,61m
Склонение 21° 46,41′

Часто задаваемые вопросы

What type of star is 56 Tau?
56 Tau is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is 56 Tau from Earth?
56 Tau is approximately 326.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 56 Tau with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.34, 56 Tau is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 56 Tau in?
56 Tau is located in the constellation Taurus.