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Delta Tau

HIP 20542; Delta2 Tau; 64 Tau

HIP 20542; Delta2 Tau; 64 Tau Star Tau Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4")
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 4.80
Spectral Type A7V
Star Color Yellow-white (B-V 0.15)
Distance 192 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 04h 24m 05.8s
Dec +17° 26' 38.0"
Constellation Tau
HR 1380
HIP 20542
Bayer Delta2
Flamsteed 64 Tau

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Multiple Star System B: optical

Separation 147.2″
Companion Mag 14.7
Position Angle 249°
Star Colors A: Yellow-white B: Yellow-white
Discoverer BUP 56

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Stellar Notes

In Taurus cluster; Mel 25 #47; the Hyades.

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