Omega2 Tauri
Overlaid DSS image of Omega2 Tauri, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around Omega2 Tauri
ω2 Tau, 50 Tauri, 50 Tau
BD+20 724, HD 27045, HR 1329, WDS J04173+2035A, SAO 76532, GSC 01272-01126, HIP 19990
BD+20 724, HD 27045, HR 1329, WDS J04173+2035A, SAO 76532, GSC 01272-01126, HIP 19990
| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 4.914 | Right Ascension | 4h 17' 15.7" (2000) |
| Declination | 20° 34' 43" N |
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Classification | A3m |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Aug 28, 2023 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 5 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Pale yellow, the 9th magnitude star visible 3' southeast is a listed companion, another 9th magnitude sits 4' south-southeast forming a notable triangle of stars with ω1 Tau as the northwest corner
Gaia EDR3 data shows that this companion HD 284336 listed as B in WDS shares the same parallax and high proper motion as ω2 Tau, both are fairly close by with a parallax of 35mas or 93 lightyears, the second unlisted 9th magnitude star HD 284337 is a background star
Other Data Sources for Omega2 Tauri
Nearby objects for Omega2 Tauri
9 objects found within 120'
| 51 Tauri | 53 Tauri | 56 Tauri |
| Be84 | HD 27742 | HR 1370 |
| IC 2061 | NGC 1554 | NGC 1555 |
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Omega2 Tauri