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120 Tau

HIP 26064; 120 Tau Star Tau Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4")
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 5.69
Variable Type Gamma Cassiopeiae (Eruptive Be Star)
Spectral Type B2IV-Ve
Star Color White (B-V 0.01)

Position & Identifiers

RA 05h 33m 31.6s
Dec +18° 32' 25.0"
Constellation Tau
HR 1858
HIP 26064
Flamsteed 120 Tau
Variable ID V960 Tau

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Stellar Notes

Gamma Cas, 5.53 - 5.69V.
Shell star.
Pole on?

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