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Tau Boötis is a yellow-white main-sequence star about 51 light-years from Earth harboring a hot Jupiter exoplanet (Tau Boötis b) discovered in 1996 by Butler and Marcy.
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Tau Boötis ranks #134 of 217 in the Star ranking, behind Avior, ahead of Hamal.
Early hot-Jupiter host with bright primary, useful exoplanet benchmark but moderate fame.
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How good is Tau Boötis?
Tau Boötis scores 7.65/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Star category. Early hot-Jupiter host with bright primary, useful exoplanet benchmark but moderate fame.
What are the best alternatives to Tau Boötis?
See our alternatives page for Tau Boötis for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: WASP-12, Iota Horologii, 51 Pegasi.
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Is Tau Boötis worth it in 2026?
With a score of 7.65/10, Tau Boötis is a solid option in Star. See all Star ranked.
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