Secunda Hyadum

Secunda Hyadum (δ1 Tauri) is a orange star in the constellation Taurus. With an apparent magnitude of 3.76 it is the 387th-brightest star in the night sky, and it is about 171 light-years from Earth.

Finder chart showing where Secunda Hyadum is in the constellation Taurus
Secunda Hyadum (circled) in Taurus, with the surrounding constellations and bright stars.
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Facts

ConstellationTaurus
Designationδ1 Tauri (Delta Tauri), HR 1373
Apparent magnitude3.76 (387th brightest)
Spectral typeK0-IIICN0.5
Colororange (B−V 0.98)
Distanceabout 171 light-years
Right ascension4 h 22.9 min
Declination+17.54°
Best monthJanuary (at about 9 pm)

Sources: star positions, magnitudes and colors from the Yale Bright Star Catalogue; constellation boundaries and star names from the IAU; areas and distances from Wikidata; stick figures by M. van der Sluys. How the maps are made.

How to find Secunda Hyadum

Secunda Hyadum is in Taurus. From 40° N it is highest in the south in January evenings, about 68° above the horizon. From 35° S it reaches about 37° in the north. Nearby bright stars: Aldebaran (3° away), Elnath (18° away) and Bellatrix (19° away).

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Other named stars in Taurus

AldebaranElnathAlcyoneTianguanChamukuyAinAtlasPrima HyadumElectraMaiaMeropeTaygeta

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