Nu Tauri

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ν Tauri
Observation data
Equinox J2000.0
Constellation Taurus
Right ascension 04h 03m 09.4s
Declination +5° 59' 21"
Apparent magnitude (V) +3.91
Distance 129 ± 4 ly
(40 ± 1 pc)
Spectral type A1V
Other designations
38 Tauri, HR 1251,
HD 25490, BD+05 581,
FK5 151, HIP 18907,
SAO 111579, GC 4862

Nu Tauri (ν Tau / ν Tauri) is a star in the constellation Taurus. It has the traditional name Furibundus, meaning "The Raging", derived from the Latin title Taurus Furibundus, "The Raging Bull".

Nu Tauri is a white A-type main sequence dwarf with an apparent magnitude of +3.91. It is approximately 129 light years from Earth.