β Monocerotis (beta Monocerotis)
β Monocerotis is a variable and multiple star of spectral class B3 in the constellation of Monoceros.
β Monocerotis visual magnitude is 5.6. Because of its faintness, β Monocerotis 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
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Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
Star System Properties
β Monocerotis 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 β Monocerotis double sysyem:
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's β Monocerotis (beta Monocerotis) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):