What type of star is Aldebaran?

Q: What type of star is Aldebaran?


A: Aldebaran is an orange giant star.

Q: How far away is Aldebaran?


A: It is about 65 light years away.

Q: In which constellation is Aldebaran located?


A: Aldebaran is located in the zodiac constellation of Taurus.

Q: What is the average apparent magnitude of Aldebaran?


A: The average apparent magnitude of Aldebaran is 0.87.

Q: What does the name Aldebaran mean?


A: The name Aldebaran is Arabic and means "the Follower."

Q: What is the diameter of Aldebaran?


A: The diameter of Aldebaran is larger than 50 million kilometers.

Q: Was a planetary companion discovered orbiting Aldebaran?


A: Yes, a planetary companion was reported in 1993 and there is evidence for it in a recently accepted paper.

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