Aldebaran

87Alp Tau

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

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

Aldebaran 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.

Đặc tính vật lý

Phân Loại Quang Phổ Class K — K-type (Orange)
Chỉ số màu (B−V) 1,538

Quan sát

Cấp Sao Biểu Kiến +0.87
Cấp Sao Tuyệt Đối -0,68
Khoảng Cách 66.6 ly
Chòm Sao Taurus

Vị trí

Xích kinh 4h 35,92m
Xích vĩ 16° 30,56′

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Câu hỏi thường gặp

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