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Proper Name	None
Bayer Designation	None
Flamsteed Number	None
HR (BSC)	None
HD	29260
Variable Designation	SZ Tauri
Constellation	Taurus
Right Ascension	4h 37m 15s
Declination	+18° 32' 35"
Distance	c.2,100 light years c.600 parsecs
Magnitude	Apparent: +6.5 Absolute: -1.6
Spectral Class	F5I-F9.5Ib bright yellow Supergiant
Optimum Visibility	December
Notes	SZ Tauri is a classical Cepheid variable, showing regular pulsations in its luminosity that follow a cycle of 3 days, 3 hours and 34 minutes. The star's pulsations are not absolutely regular, and show signs of slowing very gradually over time.

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