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Kappa Orionis (Saiph)

Kappa Orionis (κ Ori), also known as Saiph, is a spectral class B0.5Ia star of magnitude 2.07 located in the constellation Orion. κ 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. Kappa Orionis
      1. Short name:
      2. κ Ori
      1. Common name:
      2. Saiph
      1. Spectral class:
      2. B0.5Ia
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 2.07
      1. Right Acension:
      2. 05h 47m 45.39s
      1. Declination:
      2. -09° 40' 10.6"