Gamma Orionis

Gamma Orionis (γ Ori / γ Orionis / Bellatrix) is the third brightest star in the constellation Orion and the twenty-second brightest star in the nighttime sky.

Related Topics:
Constellation - Orion - The twenty-second brightest star

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Its star catalogue information:

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HR 1790

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HD 35468

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RA 05 25 07.9

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Dec +06 20 59

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V 1.64

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B-V -0.22

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Spectral Type B2III

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The name Bellatrix is Latin for Amazon. It is also known as the Amazon Star, the warrioress, or Gamma Orionis.

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Source: http://www.astro.wisc.edu/~dolan/constellations/hr/1790.html

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