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6 Tau

HIP 16511; 6 Tau Star Tau Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4")
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 5.77
Spectral Type B9IV
Star Color Blue-white (B-V -0.08)

Position & Identifiers

RA 03h 32m 36.0s
Dec +09° 22' 25.0"
Constellation Tau
HR 1079
HIP 16511
Flamsteed 6 Tau

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