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Aldebaran

Aldebaran is a bright, reddish-orange star located in the constellation Taurus, roughly 65 light-years from Earth. It's classified as a giant star, meaning it has expanded and become more luminous after exhausting the hydrogen fuel in its core. Aldebaran's glow is due to its relatively cool surface temperature, giving it its distinctive color. It’s one of the most prominent stars in the night sky and has been significant in various cultures and astronomical studies. As a prominent celestial object, Aldebaran helps astronomers understand stellar evolution and the dynamics of our galaxy.