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56 Tau

HIP 20186; 56 Tau Star Taurus (Tau) Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4")
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 5.38
Range 5.36 - 5.40
Period 37.7 hours
Variable Type Alpha2 CVn (Magnetic Rotating)
Spectral Type A0pSi
Star Color Blue-white (B-V -0.14)

Position & Identifiers

RA 04h 19m 36.7s
Dec +21° 46' 25.0"
Constellation Taurus (Tau)
HR 1341
HIP 20186
Flamsteed 56 Tau
Variable ID V724 Tau

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Stellar Notes

0.07V, 1.569d (light and spectrum).
CPM with 1339.
Member of Pleiades group.

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