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Delta³ Tauri

68 Tauri, V776 Tauri

White subgiant in Taurus

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Proper Name	None
Bayer Designation	Delta³ Tauri
Flamsteed Number	68 Tauri
HR (BSC)	1389
HD	27962
Variable Designation	V776 Tauri
Constellation	Taurus
Right Ascension	4h 25m 29s
Declination	+17° 55' 40"
Distance	155 light years 47 parsecs
Magnitude	Apparent: +4.30 Absolute: +0.92
Spectral Class	A2IV white subgiant
Optimum Visibility	December

Delta³ Tauri forms part of the northern side of the 'face' of Taurus the Bull. Also seen in this image, southwestward of Delta³ Tauri, are the two other 'Delta' stars of Taurus. Delta¹ Tauri (Secunda Hyadum) is the brighter yellow star farthest to the west, while Delta² Tauri is the fainter white star to the east of Secunda Hyadum. Imagery provided by Aladin sky atlas

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