Chamukuy - θ2 Tauri (theta2 Tauri)
Chamukuy, also designated as θ2 Tauri (theta2 Tauri), is a variable and multiple giant star of spectral class A7 in the constellation of Taurus.
Chamukuy visual magnitude is 3.4. Because of its moderate brightness, Chamukuy is easily visible to the naked eye from locations with dark skies, while it might be barely visible, or not visible at all, from light-polluted skies.
Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where Chamukuy is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
Chamukuy is a visual double star which can be observed with binoculars or small telescopes. The table below shows key information about the Chamukuy double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
Chamukuy is distant 148.93 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 40 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's Chamukuy - θ2 Tauri (theta2 Tauri) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):