Y Tauri
Overlaid DSS image of Y Tauri, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around Y Tauri
Y Tau, BD+20 1083, HD 38307, HR 1977, SAO 77516, CCCS 393, GSC 01311-03045, HIP 27181, Gaia DR3 3400017749285334784
| Type | Carbon Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 6.9 | Right Ascension | 5h 45' 39.4" (2000) |
| Declination | 20° 41' 42" N |
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Classification | C-N5- |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Oct 22, 2023 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Rich orange, fairly bright at about 7.0 magnitude currently using HD 38447 as the comparison star
AAVSO reports show Y Tau at about 7.2 or 7.4 currently
Steve Coe
Period 241 days; 7.1-9.5m― SAC Red Star Database
Other Data Sources for Y Tauri
Nearby objects for Y Tauri
4 objects found within 60'
| HD 38670 | Hind's Star | |
| Spermatozoon |
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Y Tauri