Aldebaran
Star in Taurus · 66.6 light-years
🔭 Explore Aldebaran in the 3D map →View Aldebaran images →| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Right ascension | 4h 35m 55s |
| Declination | +16° 31′ |
| Object distance | 66.6 light-years |
| Apparent magnitude | 0.87 |
| Also known as | Spectral type K5III |
The fiery orange eye of Taurus the Bull, a giant star that appears in front of the Hyades cluster.
Observing Aldebaran
Aldebaran lies in the constellation Taurus and is best placed in the evening sky around November. Its maximum altitude above the horizon depends on your latitude. Lying near the celestial equator, it can be seen from both hemispheres. At its brightness it can be found with the unaided eye under a dark sky and is easy in binoculars.
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Sources
- Position and distance from the HYG stellar database (Hipparcos · Yale Bright Star · Gliese).
- Object identity cross-referenced with SIMBAD (CDS, Strasbourg).
- Image credits and the original observation source are linked with each photograph.
Related objects
- The Sun — star
- Proxima Centauri — star
- Barnard's Star — star
- TRAPPIST-1 — star
- Sirius — star