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Celaeno

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16 Tau · Taurus

Its story

The star’s recognisable features for this context lie primarily in its apparent position in the sky. During the early hours of the night, and particularly with a sharp view toward the northern horizon, it exhibits a distinct yellowish hue. The luminosity of Tau is not exceptional, residing within the middle-ranked stars within the Tau cluster. Given its magnitude, it offers a stable visual point for observation - useful for tracking movement in the heavens.

Given a moment of reflection, this seemingly simple star represents a significant point of reference, a stable and enduring body of light within our galactic neighborhood. It offers a testament to the enduring nature of the cosmos and provides a consistent point of contact within the vastness of space.

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Compose this star
FactsHIP 17489
Right ascension
3h 44m 48s
Declination
+24° 17′ 21″
Magnitude
5.44
Distance
≈ 442 ly
Data: gaia-dr3