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Tau For
A0VTau For · Fornax
Tau For is a A0V-type star located in the constellation of Fornax. Sitting at a distance of approximately 384 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 6.01, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 17007.
Common NameTau For
Bayer DesignationTau For
HIP Catalog IDHIP 17007
ConstellationFornax
Right Ascension3h 38m 47.7s
Declination-27° 56' 35"
Distance384 ly
Apparent Magnitude+6.01
Absolute Magnitude+0.66
Color Index (B-V)-0.03
Spectral ClassA0V
Variable StarNo