The unusual binary star V471 Tauri in the constellation of Taurus
This chart shows the location of the unusual double star V471 Tauri (red circle). All the stars visible with the naked eye on a dark night are indicated. The object itself can be easily seen in a small telescope, but just appears as an unremarkable faint star. V471 Tauri is an outlying member of the bright Hyades star cluster.
Credit:ESO, IAU and Sky & Telescope
About the Image
Id: | eso1506b |
Type: | Artwork |
Release date: | 18 February 2015, 12:00 |
Related releases: | eso1506 |
Size: | 3338 x 3354 px |
About the Object
Type: | Unspecified : Sky Phenomenon : Night Sky : Constellation |
Category: | Illustrations |