Lambda Orionis B
Overlaid DSS image of Lambda Orionis B, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around Lambda Orionis B
λ Ori B, 39 Ori B
Σ 738B, BD+09 879B, HD 36862, HR 1880, WDS J05351+0956B
Σ 738B, BD+09 879B, HD 36862, HR 1880, WDS J05351+0956B
| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 5.61 | Right Ascension | 5h 35' 8.5" (2000) |
| Declination | 9° 56' 6" N |
| Constellation | Orion |
| Classification | B0.5V |
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 B is a 5.4 magnitude pale yellow companion to λOri A the 3.47 magnitude visible 4" southwest
Other Data Sources for Lambda Orionis B
Associated objects for Lambda Orionis B
Nearby objects for Lambda Orionis B
7 objects found within 60'
| HD 36881 | Lambda Orionis A | Lambda Orionis Association |
| Meissa | Phi1 Orionis | |
| Sharpless 264 |
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Lambda Orionis B