Rígel

19Bet Ori

Rígel 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, Rígel resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

Rígel 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.

Propriedades físicas

Classe Espectral Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Índice de cor (B−V) -0,030

Observação

Magnitude Aparente +0.18
Magnitude Absoluta -6,93
Distância 863 ly
Constelação Orion

Posição

Ascensão reta 5h 14,54m
Declinação -8° 12,10′

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Perguntas frequentes

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