Meissa

39Lam Ori

Meissa is a O-type (Blue) star located in the constellation Orion. It carries the designation 39Lam Ori.

At a distance of roughly 1,098 light-years, Meissa is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

Meissa is classified as a spectral class O star (O-type (Blue)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +3.39, Meissa is visible to the naked eye under reasonably clear skies. It may require dark-sky conditions to be seen comfortably in areas with significant light pollution. Observers will note its blue hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.160.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class O — O-type (Blue)
Indice de couleur (B−V) -0,160

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +3.39
Magnitude Absolue -4,25
Distance 1,098 ly
Constellation Orion

Position

Ascension droite 5h 35,14m
Déclinaison 9° 56,05′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is Meissa?
Meissa is a Class O — O-type (Blue) star.
How far is Meissa from Earth?
Meissa is approximately 1,098.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Meissa with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 3.39, Meissa is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is Meissa in?
Meissa is located in the constellation Orion.