5.96
Apparent Mag1,500
Distance (ly)O9.5Ve
Spectral Type33,500
Temperature (K)AE Aurigae is a runaway star ejected from the Orion Nebula region. It illuminates the Flaming Star Nebula (IC 405).
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude5.96
Absolute Magnitude-2.5
Distance1,500 light-years
Spectral TypeO9.5Ve
Temperature33,500 K
Luminosity33,000 L☉
Radius4.3 R☉
Mass23 M☉
Right Ascension05h 16m 18.2s
Declination+34° 18′ 44.3″
ConstellationAuriga
Notable Facts
- AE Aurigae illuminates the Flaming Star Nebula
- It was ejected from Orion's trapezium region
- Along with Mu Columbae, it was ejected in a binary disruption event