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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| Sigma Orionis | |
| Distance | 1164.87 light years |
| Apparent Magnitude | 3.75 |
| Absolute Visual Magnitude | -4.01 |
| Variability | none |
| Radius | 14 solar radii |
| Companions | Binary < 10" sep |
| Temperature | 16,342 Kelvin |
| B-V colour | -0.19 |
| Luminosity | 13,082 suns |
| Sigma Orionis 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.
Sigma Orionis is a member of a multiple star system. | |
