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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| Bellatrix | |
| Distance | 243.41 light years |
| Apparent Magnitude | 1.62 |
| Absolute Visual Magnitude | -2.74 |
| Variability | tiny < 0.06 Mag |
| Radius | 7 solar radii |
| Companions | Binary > 10" sep |
| Temperature | 19,245 Kelvin |
| B-V colour | -0.22 |
| Luminosity | 6,003 suns |
| Bellatrix 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.
Bellatrix is a member of a multiple star system. Its slight variability may be caused by a companion that passes regularly across its face. | |
