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Tau CrB

HIP 79119; Tau CrB; 16 CrB Star Corona Borealis (CrB) Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4")
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 4.76
Spectral Type K1-III-IV
Star Color Orange (B-V 1.01)
Distance 105 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 16h 08m 58.3s
Dec +36° 29' 27.0"
HR 6018
HIP 79119
Bayer Tau
Flamsteed 16 CrB
Double Cat 9939

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