1.65
Apparent Mag134
Distance (ly)B7III
Spectral Type13,824
Temperature (K)Elnath is the second-brightest star in Taurus, marking the tip of the Bull's northern horn. It lies on the border with Auriga.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude1.65
Absolute Magnitude-1.37
Distance134 light-years
Spectral TypeB7III
Temperature13,824 K
Luminosity700 L☉
Radius4.2 R☉
Mass5 M☉
Right Ascension05h 26m 17.5s
Declination+28° 36′ 26.8″
ConstellationTaurus
Notable Facts
- Elnath lies on the border between Taurus and Auriga
- Its name comes from Arabic meaning the butting one
- It is a mercury-manganese star with unusual chemical abundances