Tau Aurigae
Overlaid DSS image of Tau Aurigae, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around Tau Aurigae
τAur, 29Aur
BD+39 1418, HD 38656, HR 1995, SAO 58465, GSC 02911-01795, HIP 27483, WDS J05492+3911A
BD+39 1418, HD 38656, HR 1995, SAO 58465, GSC 02911-01795, HIP 27483, WDS J05492+3911A
| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 4.5 | Right Ascension | 5h 49' 10.4" (2000) |
| Declination | 39° 10' 52" N |
| Constellation | Auriga |
| Classification | G8IIIbFe-1 |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Feb 22, 2022 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 5 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Rich yellow, no companion noted, ν Aur is visible 27' to the east
Other Data Sources for Tau Aurigae
Nearby objects for Tau Aurigae
4 objects found within 120'
| 28 Aurigae | IC 436 | |
| Upsilon Aurigae |
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Tau Aurigae