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40 Tau
B3V40 Tau · Taurus
40 Tau is a B3V-type star located in the constellation of Taurus. Sitting at a distance of approximately 641 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 5.32, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 18957.
Common Name40 Tau
Bayer Designation40 Tau
HIP Catalog IDHIP 18957
ConstellationTaurus
Right Ascension4h 3m 44.6s
Declination+5° 26' 8"
Distance641 ly
Apparent Magnitude+5.32
Absolute Magnitude-1.15
Color Index (B-V)-0.08
Spectral ClassB3V
Variable StarNo