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6 Tau
B9IV6 Tau · Taurus
6 Tau is a B9IV-type star located in the constellation of Taurus. Sitting at a distance of approximately 350 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 5.76, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 16511.
Common Name6 Tau
Bayer Designation6 Tau
HIP Catalog IDHIP 16511
ConstellationTaurus
Right Ascension3h 32m 35.9s
Declination+9° 22' 24"
Distance350 ly
Apparent Magnitude+5.76
Absolute Magnitude+0.60
Color Index (B-V)-0.07
Spectral ClassB9IV
Variable StarNo