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Zeta Orionis (Alnitak A)

Zeta Orionis (ζ Ori), also known as Alnitak A, is a spectral class O9.7Ib star of magnitude 1.88 located in the constellation Orion. ζ 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. Zeta Orionis
      1. Short name:
      2. ζ Ori
      1. Common name:
      2. Alnitak A
      1. Spectral class:
      2. O9.7Ib
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 1.88
      1. Right Acension:
      2. 05h 40m 45.52s
      1. Declination:
      2. -01° 56' 33.3"