Nu Tucanae
| Observation data Epoch J2000.0 Equinox J2000.0 | |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Tucana |
| Right ascension | 22h 33m 00.1s |
| Declination | −61° 58' 56" |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | +4.91 |
| Distance | 273 ± 14 ly (84 ± 4 pc) |
| Spectral type | M4III |
| Other designations | |
Nu Tucanae (ν Tuc, ν Tucanae) is a star in the constellation Tucana.
Nu Tucanae is a M-type red giant with a mean apparent magnitude of +4.91. It is approximately 290 light years from Earth.[1] It is classified as a semiregular variable star and its brightness varies from magnitude +4.75 to +4.93.[2]
References
- ↑ "Nu Tucanae - Pulsating Variable Star". SIMBAD Astronomical Database. Centre de Données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 20 October 2013.
- ↑ Watson, Christopher (25 August 2009). "Nu Tucanae". AAVSO Website. American Association of Variable Star Observers. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
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