Alcyone

Alcyone 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, Alcyone resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

Alcyone 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, Alcyone 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.