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Epsilon Orionis (Alnilam)

Epsilon Orionis (ε Ori), also known as Alnilam, is a spectral class B0Ia star of magnitude 1.69 located in the constellation Orion. ε 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. Epsilon Orionis
      1. Short name:
      2. ε Ori
      1. Common name:
      2. Alnilam
      1. Spectral class:
      2. B0Ia
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 1.69
      1. Right Acension:
      2. 05h 36m 12.81s
      1. Declination:
      2. -01° 12' 06.9"