Tau Cas
HIP 117301; Tau Cas; 5 Cas
Star
Cas
Visible
Level 2
Small telescope (4")
Physical Properties
Magnitude
4.87
Spectral Type
K1IIIa
Star Color
Orange
(B-V 1.11)
Distance
233.0 ly
Position & Identifiers
RA
23h 47m 03.5s
Dec
+58° 39' 07.0"
Constellation
Cas
HR
9008
HIP
117301
Bayer
Tau
Flamsteed
5 Cas
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