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HIP 20493

HIP 20493 Star Tau Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4")
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 5.99
Spectral Type B8IV-V
Star Color White (B-V 0.03)

Position & Identifiers

RA 04h 23m 32.4s
Dec +20° 58' 56.0"
Constellation Tau
HR 1375
HIP 20493

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Multiple Star System

Separation 0.2″
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Star Colors A: White
Discoverer CHR 16

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