16 Orionis
16 Orionis is a variable and multiple star of spectral class A2 in the constellation of Orion.
16 Orionis visual magnitude is 5.43. Because of its faintness, 16 Orionis is visible to the naked eye only from locations with very dark skies, while it is not visible at all from skies affected by light pollution.
Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
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Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Simplified finder chart for 16 Orionis.
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where 16 Orionis is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
16 Orionis is a visual double star which can be observed with the help of small or medium telescopes. The table below shows key information about the 16 Orionis double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
16 Orionis is distant 175.84 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 37 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's 16 Orionis rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):