51 Tauri
Overlaid DSS image of 51 Tauri, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
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51 Tau
BD+21 618, HD 27176, HR 1331, WDS J04184+2135, SAO 76541, GSC 01276-01622, HIP 20087
BD+21 618, HD 27176, HR 1331, WDS J04184+2135, SAO 76541, GSC 01276-01622, HIP 20087
| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 5.631 | Right Ascension | 4h 18' 23.2" (2000) |
| Declination | 21° 34' 45" N |
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Classification | F0V |
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 10th mangitude star visible 2.5' east is a listed companion, 56 Tau is visible 20' northeast while 53 Tau is 30' southeast
Gaia EDR3 data confirms that the WDS listed B companion is a background star
Other Data Sources for 51 Tauri
Nearby objects for 51 Tauri
11 objects found within 120'
| 53 Tauri | 56 Tauri | HD 27742 |
| HR 1370 | IC 2061 | Kappa1 Tauri |
| Kappa2 Tauri | Omega2 Tauri | UCAC4 562-010191 |
| UCAC4 562-010193 | Upsilon Tauri |
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51 Tauri