Альциона

25Eta Tau

Альциона is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Taurus. It carries the designation 25Eta Tau.

Located approximately 403.2 light-years from Earth, Альциона resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

At an apparent magnitude of +2.85, Альциона is visible to the naked eye under reasonably clear skies. It may require dark-sky conditions to be seen comfortably in areas with significant light pollution. Observers will note its blue hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.086.

Физические свойства

Спектральный класс Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Показатель цвета (B−V) -0,086

Наблюдение

Видимая звёздная величина +2.85
Абсолютная звёздная величина -2,61
Расстояние 403 ly
Созвездие Taurus

Положение

Прямое восхождение 3h 47,48m
Склонение 24° 6,31′

Часто задаваемые вопросы

What type of star is Альциона?
Альциона is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is Альциона from Earth?
Альциона is approximately 403.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Альциона with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 2.85, Альциона is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is Альциона in?
Альциона is located in the constellation Taurus.