Lambda Orionis A
Overlaid DSS image of Lambda Orionis A, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around Lambda Orionis A
λ Ori A, 39 Ori A
Σ 738A, BD+09 879A, HD 36861, HR 1879, WDS J05351+0956A
Σ 738A, BD+09 879A, HD 36861, HR 1879, WDS J05351+0956A
| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 3.47 | Right Ascension | 5h 35' 8.3" (2000) |
| Declination | 9° 56' 3" N |
| Constellation | Orion |
| Classification | O8III |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Sep 28, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
A beautiful binary set in a very rich field at the center of the loose cluster Cr 69, λOri A is a 3.47 magnitude brilliant blue-white, the 5.4 magnitude companion λOri B visible 4" northeast
Other Data Sources for Lambda Orionis A
Associated objects for Lambda Orionis A
Nearby objects for Lambda Orionis A
7 objects found within 60'
| HD 36881 | Lambda Orionis Association | Lambda Orionis B |
| Meissa | Phi1 Orionis | |
| Sharpless 264 |
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Drawings, descriptions, and CCD photos are copyright Andrew Cooper unless otherwise noted, no usage without permission.
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Lambda Orionis A