42 Ori

B2III...

42 Ori · Orion

42 Ori is a B2III...-type star located in the constellation of Orion. Sitting at a distance of approximately 884 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 4.58, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 26237.

Common Name42 Ori

Bayer Designation42 Ori

HIP Catalog IDHIP 26237

ConstellationOrion

Right Ascension5h 35m 23.2s

Declination-4° 50' 18"

Distance884 ly

Apparent Magnitude+4.58

Absolute Magnitude-2.58

Color Index (B-V)-0.18

Spectral ClassB2III...

Variable StarNo