Meissa - λ Orionis (lambda Orionis)
Meissa, also designated as λ Orionis (lambda Orionis), is a variable and multiple giant star of spectral class O8 in the constellation of Orion.
Meissa visual magnitude is 3.54. Because of its moderate brightness, Meissa is easily visible to the naked eye from locations with dark skies, while it might be barely visible, or not visible at all, from light-polluted skies.
Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
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Finder chart for Meissa - λ Orionis (lambda Orionis).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where Meissa is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
Meissa 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 Meissa double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
Meissa is distant 1,055.02 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 34 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's Meissa - λ Orionis (lambda Orionis) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):