Tau Capricorni Explained

The Bayer designation Tau Capricorni (τ Cap, τ Capricorni) is shared by two star systems, in the constellation Capricornus:

• τ¹ Capricorni
• τ² Capricorni, being the brighter of the two, often simply called τ Capricorni

They are separated by 0.50° on the sky.