Ригель

19Bet Ori

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

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

Ригель 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.

Физические свойства

Спектральный класс Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Показатель цвета (B−V) -0,030

Наблюдение

Видимая звёздная величина +0.18
Абсолютная звёздная величина -6,93
Расстояние 863 ly
Созвездие Orion

Положение

Прямое восхождение 5h 14,54m
Склонение -8° 12,10′

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

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