1.64
Apparent Mag250
Distance (ly)B2III
Spectral Type22,000
Temperature (K)Bellatrix is the third-brightest star in Orion, marking the hunter's left shoulder. It is a hot blue giant sometimes called the Amazon Star.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude1.64
Absolute Magnitude-2.78
Distance250 light-years
Spectral TypeB2III
Temperature22,000 K
Luminosity9,211 L☉
Radius5.75 R☉
Mass8.6 M☉
Right Ascension05h 25m 07.9s
Declination+06° 20′ 58.9″
ConstellationOrion
Notable Facts
- Bellatrix means female warrior in Latin
- It is sometimes called the Amazon Star
- Bellatrix is one of the hottest stars visible to the naked eye