Alnilam

46Eps Ori

Alnilam is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Orion. It carries the designation 46Eps Ori.

At a distance of roughly 1,977 light-years, Alnilam is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

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

Alnilam has an apparent magnitude of +1.69, 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 -0.184.

Đặc tính vật lý

Phân Loại Quang Phổ Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Chỉ số màu (B−V) -0,184

Quan sát

Cấp Sao Biểu Kiến +1.69
Cấp Sao Tuyệt Đối -7,22
Khoảng Cách 1,977 ly
Chòm Sao Orion

Vị trí

Xích kinh 5h 36,21m
Xích vĩ -1° 12,12′

Câu hỏi thường gặp

What type of star is Alnilam?
Alnilam is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is Alnilam from Earth?
Alnilam is approximately 1,976.7 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Alnilam with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 1.69, Alnilam is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is Alnilam in?
Alnilam is located in the constellation Orion.