39 Tauri
Overlaid DSS image of 39 Tauri, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around 39 Tauri
39 Tau
BD+21 587, HD 25680, HR 1262, SAO 76438, HIP 19076
BD+21 587, HD 25680, HR 1262, SAO 76438, HIP 19076
| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 6 | Right Ascension | 4h 5' 20.3" (2000) |
| Declination | 22° 0' 32" N |
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Classification | G5V |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Nov 13, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 5 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Yellow, the 8th magnitude star visible 3' north is listed as the B companion in WDS, 37 Tau is 10' northwest
Checking the Gaia DR2 data shows the WDS B companion is a background star with a far smaller parallax and divergent proper motion. WDS also lists a 12th magnitude C companion at 15° 150', this is also a background star
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Nearby objects for 39 Tauri
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39 Tauri