Альдебаран

87Alp Tau

Альдебаран is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Taurus. It carries the designation 87Alp Tau.

Located approximately 66.6 light-years from Earth, Альдебаран resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

Альдебаран is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

Альдебаран has an apparent magnitude of +0.87, making it a bright and prominent star that is readily visible to the naked eye. It is one of the more conspicuous stars in its region of the sky. Observers will note its red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.538.

Физические свойства

Спектральный класс Class K — K-type (Orange)
Показатель цвета (B−V) 1,538

Наблюдение

Видимая звёздная величина +0.87
Абсолютная звёздная величина -0,68
Расстояние 66.6 ly
Созвездие Taurus

Положение

Прямое восхождение 4h 35,92m
Склонение 16° 30,56′

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

What type of star is Альдебаран?
Альдебаран is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is Альдебаран from Earth?
Альдебаран is approximately 66.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Альдебаран with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 0.87, Альдебаран is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is Альдебаран in?
Альдебаран is located in the constellation Taurus.