2.09
Apparent Mag650
Distance (ly)B0.5Ia
Spectral Type26,500
Temperature (K)Saiph marks the right foot of Orion. It appears dimmer than expected because most of its radiation is in the ultraviolet.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude2.09
Absolute Magnitude-4.65
Distance650 light-years
Spectral TypeB0.5Ia
Temperature26,500 K
Luminosity56,881 L☉
Radius22.2 R☉
Mass15.5 M☉
Right Ascension05h 47m 45.4s
Declination-09° 40′ 10.6″
ConstellationOrion
Notable Facts
- Saiph radiates most of its energy in the ultraviolet
- It marks the lower-right corner of Orion's main figure
- The name means sword of the giant in Arabic