Re: Chi Tauri ?
- From: Robert Sheaffer <CallMe"Roberto"@debunker-dot-.com>
- Date: Wed, 07 Dec 2005 11:29:49 -0800
jason@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> Hi
>
> Chi Tauri is considered a Binary system. Does anyone know what the
> distance (generally) is between Chi Tauri and it's binary counterpart
> (TYC1820-1419-1; I think this is what it's called) ??
>
> The stars are about 268 ly away, and I believe Chi Tauri is 3x larger
> than our Sun and has a magnitude of about 5.6. However, given the
> distance from our Sun -- what would be the accurate brightness in times
> (x) compared to our Sun ? Not an expert on the Magnitudes.
According to the Washington Double Star catalog, Chi Tauri has a
magnitude of 5.4. Its companion is mag 8.4, at 19.6" separation.
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