리겔

19Bet Ori

리겔 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Orion. It carries the designation 19Bet Ori.

Located approximately 862.9 light-years from Earth, 리겔 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

리겔 has an apparent magnitude of +0.18, 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 -0.030.

물리적 특성

분광형 Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
색지수 (B−V) -0.030

관측

겉보기 등급 +0.18
절대 등급 -6.93
거리 863 ly
별자리 Orion

위치

적경 5h 14.54m
적위 -8° 12.10′

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자주 묻는 질문

What type of star is 리겔?
리겔 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is 리겔 from Earth?
리겔 is approximately 862.8 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 리겔 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 0.18, 리겔 is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 리겔 in?
리겔 is located in the constellation Orion.