Beta Tauri is a star in the constellation Taurus, and it is also known by a few other names. For instance, it is sometimes referred to as Elnath, which is derived from the Arabic phrase "al-nath," meaning "the butting." This is because the star appears to be located at the tip of the Bull's horn. Another synonym for Beta Tauri is Gamma Aurigae, because it is sometimes thought to be a member of the Auriga constellation. Additionally, the star is sometimes referred to as simply Beta Tauri, without the "beta" prefix. Regardless of what name is used, this star is a fascinating object in our night sky and is worth observing.