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Tau Her

HIP 79992; Tau Her; 22 Her Star Her Visible Level 1 Naked eye / Binoculars
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 3.89
Spectral Type B5V
Star Color Blue-white (B-V -0.15)
Distance 307 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 16h 19m 44.4s
Dec +46° 18' 48.0"
Constellation Her
HR 6092
HIP 79992
Bayer Tau
Flamsteed 22 Her
Double Cat 10010

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Multiple Star System

Separation 6.7″
Companion Mag 14.6
Position Angle 150°
Star Colors A: Blue-white
Discoverer BU 1198

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Stellar Notes

3.85 - 3.90V.
ADS 10010AB, 6700y.

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