⭐ Bellatrix (star)

Bellatrix (gamma Ori) is a B2III star at 250.0 light-years, magnitude 1.64, in the Orion constellation.

HIP 27366 mag 1.64 B2III

J2000 coordinates

Hipparcos number:HIP 27366
Bayer designation:gamma Ori
Constellation:Orion (Ori)
Right Ascension (RA):81.282764° (05:25:08)
Declination (Dec):6.349703°
Visual magnitude:1.64
Spectral type:B2III
Distance:250.0 light-years

Visible now?

In Sao Paulo (2026-04-29 06:06): altitude -42.5°, azimuth 103.6°. Below the horizon or very close to it now.

In Rio de Janeiro: altitude -39.5°, azimuth 101.1°.

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