9 lines
448 B
Markdown
9 lines
448 B
Markdown
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name: Alnitak (ζ Ori)
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constellation: Ori
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created_by: 8mag
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created_date: 2022-01-21 17:00:00
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updated_by: skybber
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updated_date: 2022-02-06 11:55:07.438010
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the left star of Orion's belt is actually a triple star. Near the main component of 1.9mag is a 4.2mag companion at a distance of 2.7", and at an angular distance of 57" is another 9mag star that probably only projects into the vicinity of Alnitak. All components have a blue-white hue. |