Mintaka - δ Orionis (delta Orionis)
Mintaka, also designated as δ Orionis (delta Orionis), is a variable and multiple bright giant star of spectral class O9 in the constellation of Orion.
Mintaka visual magnitude is 2.23, making it the 67th brightest star in the sky. Because of its brightness, Mintaka 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
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Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Simplified finder chart for Mintaka - δ Orionis (delta Orionis).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where Mintaka is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
Mintaka 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 Mintaka double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
Mintaka is distant 915.73 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 16 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's Mintaka - δ Orionis (delta Orionis) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):