Hatysa - ι Orionis (iota Orionis)
Hatysa, also designated as ι Orionis (iota Orionis), is a variable and multiple giant star of spectral class O9 in the constellation of Orion.
Hatysa visual magnitude is 2.77. Because of its brightness, Hatysa is clearly visible to the naked eye when observed from locations with dark skies, and should be also quite easily visible from light polluted areas.
Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where Hatysa is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
Hatysa 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 Hatysa double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
Hatysa is distant 1,325.20 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 22 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's Hatysa - ι Orionis (iota Orionis) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):