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Elnath

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Elnath, also called Beta Tauri, is a blue-white giant shared on the border of Taurus and Auriga, about 130 light-years away and the second-brightest star in Taurus.

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Elnath ranks #117 of 212 in the Star ranking, behind Miaplacidus, ahead of Mirzam.

Bright Taurus-Auriga border star, useful marker, but limited iconic status beyond constellation observers.

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Which constellation officially contains the star Elnath?

Elnath is officially designated as Beta Tauri, making it part of the Taurus constellation. It sits very close to the celestial border and is also traditionally used as the tip of the horn in the neighboring Auriga constellation.

How far away is Elnath from Earth?

Elnath is located approximately 130 light-years away from our solar system. It is easily visible to the naked eye as the second-brightest star in the Taurus constellation.

What type of star is Elnath (Beta Tauri)?

Elnath is a blue-white giant star with the spectral classification B7 III. It is much hotter, larger, and more luminous than our own Sun, burning at a surface temperature of around 13,000 Kelvin.

Are there any known exoplanets orbiting Elnath?

Currently, there are no confirmed exoplanets orbiting Elnath. Because it is a massive B-type giant star, finding Earth-like planets around it is highly unlikely compared to cooler, smaller stars like red dwarfs.

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