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.

Propriedades físicas

Classe Espectral Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Índice de cor (B−V) -0,224

Observação

Magnitude Aparente +1.64
Magnitude Absoluta -2,80
Distância 252 ly
Constelação Orion

Posição

Ascensão reta 5h 25,13m
Declinação 6° 20,98′

Perguntas frequentes

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.