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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| Mintaka | |
| Distance | 918.77 light years |
| Apparent Magnitude | 2.25 |
| Absolute Visual Magnitude | -5.00 |
| Variability | small < 0.6 Mag |
| Radius | 24 solar radii |
| Companions | binary < 10" sep |
| Temperature | 15,278 Kelvin |
| B-V colour | -0.18 |
| Luminosity | 27,709 suns |
| Mintaka is a main sequence star that burns hydrogen
in its core, like the Sun. It is more massive than the Sun and burns much more brightly.
Mintaka is a member of a multiple star system. Its slight variability may be caused by a companion that passes regularly across its face. | |
