TT Tauri
Overlaid DSS image of TT Tauri, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
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TT Tau, BD+28 707, HD 30755, SAO 76788, CCCS 254, HIP 22578, GSC 01843-00772, Gaia DR3 155132191506964480
| Type | Carbon Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 10.2 | Right Ascension | 4h 51' 31.3" (2000) |
| Declination | 28° 31' 37" N |
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Classification | C-N5+ |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Jan 2, 2016 Waikoloa, HI (map)
28cm f/10 SCT, NexStar 11" Gypsy @ 80x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
A bright coppery color tonight, not extraordinarily red (latest AAVSO reported mag is 8.2 on Dec 31, near maximum, the star varies from 8 to 10 on a 166 day period)
Steve Coe
Period 166 days; 8.0-10m― SAC Red Star Database
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TT Tauri