Tau Arietis
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The Bayer designation
Tau Arietis (τ Ari, τ Arietis) is shared by two star system
s, in the constellation
Aries
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They are separated by 0.54°.
Bayer designation
A Bayer designation is a stellar designation in which a specific star is identified by a Greek letter, followed by the genitive form of its parent constellation's Latin name...
Tau Arietis (τ Ari, τ Arietis) is shared by two star system
Star system
A star system or stellar system is a small number of stars which orbit each other, bound by gravitational attraction. A large number of stars bound by gravitation is generally called a star cluster or galaxy, although, broadly speaking, they are also star systems.-Binary star systems:A stellar...
s, in the constellation
Constellation
In modern astronomy, a constellation is an internationally defined area of the celestial sphere. These areas are grouped around asterisms, patterns formed by prominent stars within apparent proximity to one another on Earth's night sky....
Aries
Aries (constellation)
Aries is one of the constellations of the zodiac, located between Pisces to the west and Taurus to the east. Its name is Latin for ram, and its symbol is , representing a ram's horns...
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- τ1 ArietisTau1 ArietisTau1 Arietis is a multiple star system in the constellation Aries. It is approximately 462 light years from Earth....
- τ2 ArietisTau2 ArietisTau2 Arietis is a binary star in the constellation Aries. It is approximately 319 light years from Earth.The primary component, τ2 Arietis A, is an orange K-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +5.10. Its companion, τ2 Arietis B is a magnitude +8.5 star, 0.5 arcseconds from the...
They are separated by 0.54°.