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63 Tau

HIP 20484; 63 Tau Star Tau Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4")
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 5.64
Spectral Type A1m
Star Color Yellow-white (B-V 0.30)

Position & Identifiers

RA 04h 23m 25.0s
Dec +16° 46' 38.0"
Constellation Tau
HR 1376
HIP 20484
Flamsteed 63 Tau
Variable ID Var?

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Multiple Star System

Separation 0.0″
Star Colors A: Yellow-white

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Stellar Notes

5.9, 7.9, sep. 0.0006", 8.4178d, K 37.6k/s, V0 +35.0k/s, asini 4.33.
In Taurus cluster; Mel 25 #45; the Hyades.
Ca and Sc underabundant and probably also K. Violet part of spectrum indicates luminosity III; G-band region, V. Also | classified F1IIImVs.

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