2.23
Apparent Mag1,200
Distance (ly)O9.5II
Spectral Type29,500
Temperature (K)Mintaka is the rightmost star of Orion's Belt and lies almost exactly on the celestial equator. It is a multiple star system with at least five components.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude2.23
Absolute Magnitude-5.1
Distance1,200 light-years
Spectral TypeO9.5II
Temperature29,500 K
Luminosity90,000 L☉
Radius16.5 R☉
Mass24 M☉
Right Ascension05h 32m 00.4s
Declination-00° 17′ 56.7″
ConstellationOrion
Notable Facts
- Mintaka lies within a quarter degree of the celestial equator
- It is a multiple star system with at least five component stars
- The name comes from Arabic meaning belt