3.54
Apparent Mag1,100
Distance (ly)O8III
Spectral Type35,000
Temperature (K)Lambda Orionis, also known as Meissa, marks the head of Orion. It is surrounded by a large ring of gas and dust.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude3.54
Absolute Magnitude-4.25
Distance1,100 light-years
Spectral TypeO8III
Temperature35,000 K
Luminosity65,000 L☉
Radius10 R☉
Mass27.9 M☉
Right Ascension05h 35m 08.3s
Declination+09° 56′ 03.0″
ConstellationOrion
Notable Facts
- Also known as Meissa, meaning the shining one
- It is surrounded by a ring nebula called the Lambda Orionis Ring
- The star is about 65,000 times more luminous than the Sun