Mintaka

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One of the three stars forming the Belt of Orion, Mintaka holds the Delta designation of the constellation and lies at the western end of that celebrated line. It is a hot blue star of the O spectral class, its colour index of −0.175 reflecting a very high surface temperature. Mintaka lies roughly 692 light-years away and appears at apparent magnitude 2.25; its absolute magnitude of −4.38 places it among the most luminous stars in this group. As a member of the Belt — one of the most recognisable asterisms in the entire sky — Mintaka is a familiar guidepost for observers in both hemispheres.

भौतिक गुण

वर्णक्रम वर्ग O Class O — O-type (Blue)
रंग सूचकांक (B−V) -0.175

प्रेक्षण

आभासी परिमाण +2.25
निरपेक्ष परिमाण -4.38
दूरी 692 ly
नक्षत्रमंडल Orion

स्थिति

दक्षिणांश 5h 32.01m
दिगंश 0° 17.95′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is Mintaka?
Mintaka is a Class O — O-type (Blue) star.
How far is Mintaka from Earth?
Mintaka is approximately 692.5 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Mintaka with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 2.25, Mintaka is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is Mintaka in?
Mintaka is located in the constellation Orion.