Alnilam vs Polaris
| Property | Alnilam | Polaris |
|---|---|---|
| Designation | 46Eps Ori | 1Alp UMi |
| Constellation | Orion | N/A |
| Spectral Class | Class B — B-type (Blue-White) | Class F — F-type (Yellow-White) |
| Apparent Magnitude | +1.69 | +1.97 |
| Absolute Magnitude | -7.22 | -3.64 |
| Distance | 1,977 ly | 433 ly |
| Mass | N/A | N/A |
| Radius | N/A | N/A |
| Temperature | N/A | N/A |
| Luminosity | N/A | N/A |