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Eta Tauri (Alcyone A)

Eta Tauri (η Tau), also known as Alcyone A, is a spectral class B7III star of magnitude 2.85 located in the constellation Taurus. η Tau is one of the brighter stars in Taurus and can be seen by the naked eye under dark skies or with binoculars.

      1. Name:
      2. Eta Tauri
      1. Short name:
      2. η Tau
      1. Common name:
      2. Alcyone A
      1. Spectral class:
      2. B7III
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 2.85
      1. Right Acension:
      2. 03h 47m 29.06s
      1. Declination:
      2. +24° 06' 18.9"