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Alcyone
B7III25Eta Tau · Taurus
Alcyone is a B7III-type star located in the constellation of Taurus. Sitting at a distance of approximately 403 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 2.85, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 17702.
Common NameAlcyone
Bayer Designation25Eta Tau
HIP Catalog IDHIP 17702
ConstellationTaurus
Right Ascension3h 47m 29.1s
Declination+24° 6' 18"
Distance403 ly
Apparent Magnitude+2.85
Absolute Magnitude-2.61
Color Index (B-V)-0.09
Spectral ClassB7III
Variable StarNo