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Saiph

Saiph (also known as Kappa Orionis) is a star in the constellation Orion. It located at Right Ascension 5h 47.757m and Declination -9° 40.183'.
 

 

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Saiph

 
 
Fact Sheet

Identity

  Kappa Orionis

Constellation

  Orion

SAO Catalog Number

  132542

HD Catalog Number

  38771

FK5 Catalog Number

  220

Magnitude

  2.06

Spectral Class

  B0.5Ia

Location

  5h 47.757m (Right Ascension)

  -9° 40.183' (Declination)

Proper Motion

  0.002 (Right Ascension)

  -0.002 (Declination)