Rigel

19Bet Ori

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

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

Rigel 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.

Đặc tính vật lý

Phân Loại Quang Phổ Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Chỉ số màu (B−V) -0,030

Quan sát

Cấp Sao Biểu Kiến +0.18
Cấp Sao Tuyệt Đối -6,93
Khoảng Cách 863 ly
Chòm Sao Orion

Vị trí

Xích kinh 5h 14,54m
Xích vĩ -8° 12,10′

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Câu hỏi thường gặp

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