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Maia
B8III20 Tau · Taurus
Maia is a B8III-type star located in the constellation of Taurus. Sitting at a distance of approximately 383 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 3.87, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 17573.
Common NameMaia
Bayer Designation20 Tau
HIP Catalog IDHIP 17573
ConstellationTaurus
Right Ascension3h 45m 49.6s
Declination+24° 22' 4"
Distance383 ly
Apparent Magnitude+3.87
Absolute Magnitude-1.48
Color Index (B-V)-0.06
Spectral ClassB8III
Variable StarNo