Star

Beta Orionis (Rigel)

Beta Orionis (β Ori), also known as Rigel, is a spectral class B8Ia + B9V + B9V star of magnitude 0.18 located in the constellation Orion. β Ori is one of the brighter stars in Orion and can be seen by the naked eye under dark skies or with binoculars.

1. Name:
2. Beta Orionis

1. Short name:
2. β Ori

1. Common name:
2. Rigel

1. Spectral class:
2. B8Ia + B9V + B9V

1. Magnitude:
2. 0.18

1. Right Acension:
2. 05h 14m 32.27s

1. Declination:
2. -08° 12' 05.9"

1. Constellation:
2. Orion

1. Notes:
2. triple star system