Tau Capricorni
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The Bayer designation
Tau Capricorni (τ Cap, τ Capricorni) is shared by two star system
s, in the constellation
Capricornus
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They are separated by 0.50° on the sky.
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 Capricorni (τ Cap, τ Capricorni) 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....
Capricornus
Capricornus
Capricornus is one of the constellations of the zodiac; it is often called Capricorn, especially when referring to the corresponding astrological sign. Its name is Latin for "horned male goat" or "goat horn", and it is commonly represented in the form of a sea-goat: a mythical creature that is half...
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- τ¹ CapricorniTau1 CapricorniTau¹ Capricorni is a star in the constellation Capricornus.τ¹ Capricorni is an orange K-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +6.76. It is approximately 884 light years from Earth....
- τ² CapricorniTau2 CapricorniTau2 Capricorni is a multiple star system in the constellation Capricornus. It is approximately 1750 light years from Earth. The system has a combined apparent magnitude of +5.24...
, being the brighter of the two, often simply called τ Capricorni
They are separated by 0.50° on the sky.