Magnitude 6.67 | Constellation Tucana | |
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The Bayer designation Lambda Tucanae (λ Tuc, λ Tucanae) is shared by two star systems, λ¹ Tucanae and λ² Tucanae, in the constellation Tucana. They are separated by 0.23° in the sky.
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λ¹ Tucanae
Lambda-1 Tucanae is a binary star approximately 206 light years from Earth. The primary component, Lambda-1 Tucanae A, is a yellow-white F-type subgiant with an apparent magnitude of +6.22. It has an 8th magnitude companion, Lambda-1 Tucanae B, which is 20 arcseconds from the primary.
λ² Tucanae
Lambda-2 Tucanae is an orange K-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +5.46. It is approximately 220 light years from Earth.
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