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Electra
B6III17 Tau · Taurus
Electra is a B6III-type star located in the constellation of Taurus. Sitting at a distance of approximately 405 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 3.72, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 17499.
Common NameElectra
Bayer Designation17 Tau
HIP Catalog IDHIP 17499
ConstellationTaurus
Right Ascension3h 44m 52.5s
Declination+24° 6' 48"
Distance405 ly
Apparent Magnitude+3.72
Absolute Magnitude-1.75
Color Index (B-V)-0.10
Spectral ClassB6III
Variable StarNo