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48 Tau

HIP 19877; 48 Tau Star Tau Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4")
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 6.32
Spectral Type F5V
Star Color Yellow-white (B-V 0.40)

Position & Identifiers

RA 04h 15m 46.3s
Dec +15° 24' 02.0"
Constellation Tau
HR 1319
HIP 19877
Flamsteed 48 Tau

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Multiple Star System

Components 3
Component IDs AC
Separation 135.5″
Companion Mag 12.8
Position Angle 27°
Star Colors A: Yellow-white
Discoverer BUP 51

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Stellar Notes

In Taurus cluster; Mel 25 #20; the Hyades.

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