Theta Orionis

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The Bayer name Theta Orionis (θ Orionis) stands for several, very young star systems in the constellation Orion . All of them belong to the Orion Nebula and are just over 1000 light years away. Freiäugig can only the brightest component θ 1 Orionis C are perceived as faint star.

Stars from Theta Orionis
Stars of Theta2 Orionis in the constellation Orion
  • θ 1 Orionis (41 Orionis), the trapezoid cluster an OB association
  • θ 2 Orionis (43 Orionis)
    • θ 2 Orionis A (HD 37041)
    • θ 2 Orionis B (HD 37042)
    • θ 2 Orionis C (HD 37062, V361 Orionis)