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Alnilam
B0Ia46Eps Ori · Orion
Alnilam is a B0Ia-type star located in the constellation of Orion. Sitting at a distance of approximately 1,977 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 1.69, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 26311.
Common NameAlnilam
Bayer Designation46Eps Ori
HIP Catalog IDHIP 26311
ConstellationOrion
Right Ascension5h 36m 12.8s
Declination-1° 12' 7"
Distance1,977 ly
Apparent Magnitude+1.69
Absolute Magnitude-7.22
Color Index (B-V)-0.18
Spectral ClassB0Ia
Variable StarNo