Tau¹ Capricorni
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- For other star systems with this Bayer designation, see Tau Capricorni.
Observation data Epoch J2000.0 |
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Constellation (pronunciation) |
Capricornus |
Right ascension | 20h37m21.16s |
Declination | −15°08′50.0″ |
Apparent magnitude (V) | +6.76 |
Distance | 880 ± 250 ly (271 ± 76 pc) |
Spectral type | K3III |
Other designations | |
Tau¹ Capricorni (τ¹ Cap / τ¹ Capricorni) is a star in the constellation Capricornus.
τ¹ Capricorni is an orange K-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +6.76. It is approximately 884 light years from Earth.