22 Tauri

22 Tauri is a star located in the constellation Taurus. It is a member of the Pleiades open cluster, also known as the Seven Sisters.

Properties:

22 Tauri is a blue-white dwarf star, designated as an A0V star. This classification indicates that it is a relatively hot star, and is still on the main sequence, fusing hydrogen into helium in its core. It has a surface temperature significantly hotter than our Sun. 22 Tauri is significantly more luminous than the Sun and also has a greater mass.

Location and Visibility:

As a member of the Pleiades cluster, 22 Tauri is readily visible to the naked eye under dark sky conditions. The Pleiades cluster, including 22 Tauri, is located in the constellation Taurus and is most easily observed during the winter months in the Northern Hemisphere.

Significance:

22 Tauri, along with other stars in the Pleiades cluster, holds cultural significance in various mythologies and astronomical traditions across different cultures. It serves as a useful point of reference for astronomers studying open clusters and stellar evolution.