Sigma2 Tauri
Overlaid DSS image of Sigma2 Tauri, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around Sigma2 Tauri
σ2Tau, 92Tau
BD+15 666, HD 29488, HR 1479, SAO 94054, GSC 01266-01418, HIP 21683, WDS J04393+1555A
BD+15 666, HD 29488, HR 1479, SAO 94054, GSC 01266-01418, HIP 21683, WDS J04393+1555A
| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 4.6 | Right Ascension | 4h 39' 16.5" (2000) |
| Declination | 15° 55' 5" N |
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Classification | A5Vn |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Nov 27, 2023 Waikoloa, HI (map)
28cm f/10 SCT, NexStar 11" GyPSy @ 127x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
A brilliant wide double star, two 5th magnitude stars separated by 7', the southern member of the pair is the brilliant white σ1 Tau, while the northern σ2 Tau is white, 89 Tau is 17' northwest, this trio of 5th magnitude stars is a degree southeast of Aldebaran
Gaia EDR3 data indicates comparable but not matching parallax and proper motion for the trio suggesting membership in the Hyades cluster while not otherwise physically associated
Other Data Sources for Sigma2 Tauri
Nearby objects for Sigma2 Tauri
4 objects found within 60'
| 89 Tauri | Aldebaran | |
| Sigma1 Tauri |
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Sigma2 Tauri