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HIP 18170

HIP 18170 Star Tau Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4")
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 5.97
Spectral Type F4V
Star Color Yellow-white (B-V 0.34)
Distance 109 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 03h 53m 10.0s
Dec +17° 19' 37.0"
Constellation Tau
HR 1201
HIP 18170

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Multiple Star System

Separation 17.5″
Companion Mag 16.6
Position Angle 294°
Star Colors A: Yellow-white
Discoverer KPP3546

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Stellar Notes

In Taurus cluster; Mel 25 #6; the Hyades.

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