119 Tauri — Variable Star in Taurus
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1Physical Properties
Magnitude
4.38
Range
4.22 - 4.63
Variable Type
Semi-Regular Variable (Supergiant)
Spectral Type
M2Iab-Ib
supergiant
Star Color
Deep ruby red
(B-V 2.07)
Distance
1,631 ly
2Position & Identifiers
RA
05h 32m 12.8s
Dec
+18° 35' 40.0"
Constellation
Taurus
(Tau)
HR
1845
HIP
25945
HD
36389
SAO
94628
Flamsteed
119 Tau
Variable ID
CE Tau
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3How easy to follow?
Magnitude
4.2 – 4.6 mag
Amplitude
0.4 mag
Period
165 d
Type
SRC
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| Equipment | Bortle 3 | Bortle 4 | Bortle 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naked eye Naked eye | Hard | Hard | V. hard+ |
| 50 mm finder 50mm finder | Hard+ | Hard+ | Hard+ |
| 150 mm telescope 150mm scope | Hard+ | Hard+ | Hard+ |
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Bortle 3 = rural · 4 = outer suburbs · 5 = suburbs
Out of reach for typical amateur telescopes, even at Bortle 3.
4Visibility
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Best season
Nov – Jan
(peak: Dec)
5Survey Image
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6Comparison Stars for 119 Tau (4.2–4.6)
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Spectral Classification
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Stellar Lifecycle
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16Stellar Notes
SRc 6.1 - 6.5p, 165d.
Large infrared excess.
Ultraviolet FeII emission.
Diam. 0.0105".
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Relativistic Travel
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Visibility scores assume a 150 mm Newton at Bortle 4.
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