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Rigel

Rigel (also known as Beta Orionis) is a star in the constellation Orion. It located at Right Ascension 5h 14.538m and Declination -8° 12.100'.
 

 

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Rigel

 
 
Fact Sheet

Identity

  Beta Orionis

Constellation

  Orion

SAO Catalog Number

  131907

HD Catalog Number

  34085

FK5 Catalog Number

  194

Magnitude

  0.12

Spectral Class

  B8Ia:

Location

  5h 14.538m (Right Ascension)

  -8° 12.100' (Declination)

Proper Motion

  0 (Right Ascension)

  -0.001 (Declination)