Theta1 Orionis B

Theta1 Orionis B

Theta1 Orionis B and nearby stars in the Trapezium Cluster
Observation data
Epoch       Equinox
Constellation Orion
Right ascension 5h 35m 16.112s[1]
Declination −5° 23 6.89[1]
Apparent magnitude (V) 6.72 to 7.65[2]
Characteristics
Evolutionary stage B1V[1]
Astrometry
Radial velocity (Rv)26[1] km/s
Orbit
Period (P)6.471 days[2]
Other designations
BM Ori, 41 Ori B, HD 37021, 2MASS J05351611-0523068, TYC 4774-954-1
Database references
SIMBADdata

Theta1 Orionis B, also known as BM Orionis, is a variable quadruple star system. It is also one of the main stars of the Trapezium Cluster, with the others being A, C, and D. Further stars in the core of the Trapezium have also been assigned letters: E and F are about 11th magnitude, while G and H (sometimes HH since it is double) are much fainter.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "* tet01 Ori B". SIMBAD. Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved December 15, 2016.
  2. 1 2 "Trapezium (Theta1 Orionis)". David Darling. Retrieved December 15, 2016.
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