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Spectral TypeO9.5 II
Temperature30,000 K
O9.5 II TypeConstellation: Orion

Mintaka

Delta Orionis

Mintaka is the western star of Orion's Belt and a bright blue giant.

Distance
1,200 ly
Light Years from Earth
Age
7 million years
Estimated
Mass
24 M☉
Relative to Sun
Radius
16 R☉
Relative to Sun
Surface Temp
30,000 K
Effective Temp
Luminosity
190,000 L☉
Total Energy Output

Astrophysical Data

Apparent Magnitude2.25
Absolute Magnitude-4.90
Spectral ClassificationO9.5 II

Size Comparison

Sun (1 R☉)
Mintaka (16 R☉)