Bellatrix

24Gam Ori

Bellatrix is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Orion. It carries the designation 24Gam Ori.

Located approximately 252.4 light-years from Earth, Bellatrix resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

Bellatrix is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

Bellatrix has an apparent magnitude of +1.64, making it a bright and prominent star that is readily visible to the naked eye. It is one of the more conspicuous stars in its region of the sky. Observers will note its blue hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.224.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Indice de couleur (B−V) -0,224

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +1.64
Magnitude Absolue -2,80
Distance 252 ly
Constellation Orion

Position

Ascension droite 5h 25,13m
Déclinaison 6° 20,98′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is Bellatrix?
Bellatrix is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is Bellatrix from Earth?
Bellatrix is approximately 252.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Bellatrix with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 1.64, Bellatrix is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is Bellatrix in?
Bellatrix is located in the constellation Orion.