Tau1Lup

Tau1Lup is a B-type (Blue-White) star. It carries the designation Tau1Lup.

At a distance of roughly 1,091 light-years, Tau1Lup is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

Tau1Lup is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +4.56, Tau1Lup 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 -0.147.