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Spectral TypeB0.5 Ia
Temperature26,000 K
B0.5 Ia TypeConstellation: Orion

Saiph

Kappa Orionis

Saiph forms the southern foot of Orion and is a bright blue supergiant.

Distance
720 ly
Light Years from Earth
Age
6 million years
Estimated
Mass
16 M☉
Relative to Sun
Radius
22 R☉
Relative to Sun
Surface Temp
26,000 K
Effective Temp
Luminosity
57,000 L☉
Total Energy Output

Astrophysical Data

Apparent Magnitude2.07
Absolute Magnitude-4.50
Spectral ClassificationB0.5 Ia

Size Comparison

Sun (1 R☉)
Saiph (22 R☉)