Меропа
23 Tau
Меропа is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Taurus. It carries the designation 23 Tau.
Located approximately 380.1 light-years from Earth, Меропа resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
Меропа is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +4.14, Меропа 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 -0.051.
Физические свойства
| Спектральный класс | Class B — B-type (Blue-White) |
| Показатель цвета (B−V) | -0,051 |
Наблюдение
| Видимая звёздная величина | +4.14 |
| Абсолютная звёздная величина | -1,19 |
| Расстояние | 380 ly |
| Созвездие | Taurus |
Положение
| Прямое восхождение | 3h 46,33m |
| Склонение | 23° 56,90′ |
Часто задаваемые вопросы
What type of star is Меропа?
Меропа is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is Меропа from Earth?
Меропа is approximately 380.1 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Меропа with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.14, Меропа is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is Меропа in?
Меропа is located in the constellation Taurus.