Some Stars and Nebulae in Orion
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Orion contains a rich array of objects. Point to the image or the links to highlight the featured objects. Click for information about an object.
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| Alnitak | |
| Distance | 825.73 light years |
| Apparent Magnitude | 1.71 |
| Absolute Visual Magnitude | -5.31 |
| Variability | none |
| Radius | 25 solar radii |
| Companions | none |
| Temperature | 17,038 Kelvin |
| B-V colour | -0.20 |
| Luminosity | 47,480 suns |
| Alnitak is a main sequence star that burns
hydrogen in its core, like the Sun. It is more massive than the Sun and burns more brightly.
Alnitak is a member of a multiple star system. Its slight variability may be caused by a companion that passes regularly across its face. | |
