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18 Tau

HIP 17527; 18 Tau Star Tau Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4")
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 5.64
Spectral Type B8V
Star Color Blue-white (B-V -0.07)

Position & Identifiers

RA 03h 45m 09.7s
Dec +24° 50' 21.0"
Constellation Tau
HR 1144
HIP 17527
Flamsteed 18 Tau

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Multiple Star System

Separation 72.7″
Companion Mag 14.0
Position Angle 129°
Star Colors A: Blue-white
Discoverer HL 8

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Stellar Notes

Pleiades cluster; Mel 22 #541; embedded in reflection nebulosity.

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