Type | Star |
---|---|
Magnitude | 6.73 | Right Ascension | 5h 35' 15.8" (2000) |
Declination | 5° 23' 14" S |
Constellation | Orion |
Classification | B0V |
Andrew Cooper
Dec 8, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
The westernmost star in the Trapezium, white, about 7th magnitude matching θ1Ori D on the opposite corner, white, 13" northwest of θ1Ori C and 8" southwest of θ1Ori B, the surroundings are some of the most facinating in the sky with the complex structure of the nebula studded with bright stars
Messier 42 | Theta1 Orionis B | Theta1 Orionis C |
Theta1 Orionis D | Theta1 Orionis E | Theta1 Orionis F |
Theta2 Orionis | Theta2 Orionis A | Theta2 Orionis B |
Theta2 Orionis C | Trapezium |
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