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Bellatrix
B2III24Gam Ori · Orion
Bellatrix is a B2III-type star located in the constellation of Orion. Sitting at a distance of approximately 252 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 1.64, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 25336.
Common NameBellatrix
Bayer Designation24Gam Ori
HIP Catalog IDHIP 25336
ConstellationOrion
Right Ascension5h 25m 7.9s
Declination+6° 20' 59"
Distance252 ly
Apparent Magnitude+1.64
Absolute Magnitude-2.80
Color Index (B-V)-0.22
Spectral ClassB2III
Variable StarNo