56 Tau

56 Tau is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Taurus. It carries the designation 56 Tau.

Located approximately 326.2 light-years from Earth, 56 Tau resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

56 Tau is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.34, 56 Tau 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 -0.107.