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Alpha Orionis (Betelgeuse)

Alpha Orionis (α Ori), also known as Betelgeuse, is a spectral class M2Ib star of magnitude 0.42 located in the constellation Orion. α Ori is one of the brighter stars in Orion and can be seen by the naked eye under dark skies or with binoculars.

      1. Name:
      2. Alpha Orionis
      1. Short name:
      2. α Ori
      1. Common name:
      2. Betelgeuse
      1. Spectral class:
      2. M2Ib
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 0.42
      1. Right Acension:
      2. 05h 55m 10.29s
      1. Declination:
      2. +07° 24' 25.3"