ξ Tauri (xi Tauri)
ξ Tauri is a main-sequence star of spectral class B9 in the constellation of Taurus.
ξ Tauri visual magnitude is 3.74. Because of its moderate brightness, ξ Tauri 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
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Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where ξ Tauri is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
ξ Tauri is distant 222.07 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 2 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's ξ Tauri (xi Tauri) rise, transit and set times from Filey, United Kingdom are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):