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Alnitak
O9.5Ib SB50Zet Ori · Orion
Alnitak is a O9.5Ib SB-type star located in the constellation of Orion. Sitting at a distance of approximately 736 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 1.74, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 26727.
Common NameAlnitak
Bayer Designation50Zet Ori
HIP Catalog IDHIP 26727
ConstellationOrion
Right Ascension5h 40m 45.5s
Declination-1° 56' 33"
Distance736 ly
Apparent Magnitude+1.74
Absolute Magnitude-5.03
Color Index (B-V)-0.20
Spectral ClassO9.5Ib SB
Variable StarNo