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Stick figure for Taurus (Tau)
| Star | Mag | Spectral Type | Distance | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldebaran | 0.87 | K5 · Red giant | 65 ly | Arabic Al-Dabarān, 'The Follower' — it follows the Pleiades star cluster across the sky. The fiery eye of Taurus the Bull. |
| Alnath | 1.65 | B7 · Blue-white giant | 134 ly | Arabic Al-Nath, 'The Butting One' — marks the tip of Taurus's northern horn. It is also shared with Auriga as its foot. |