Lambda Tauri (HIP 18724), a blue-white subgiant star in Stars

Lambda Tauri (HIP 18724) is a blue-white subgiant star (B4IV) in Stars, 484 light years from Earth at magnitude 3.41.

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Lambda Tauri (HIP 18724)

Lambda Tauri is a blue-white subgiant star in the constellation Stars. At 484 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 3.41. Galactic velocity: 16.8 km/s. Galactic orbit: 24,468 32,873 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 4h 0m, Dec +12° 29.4'

Spectral type: B4IV

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