Theta Orionis C is a member of the Trapezium open cluster that lies within the Orion Nebula. The star C is the most massive of the four bright stars at the heart of the cluster. It is an O class blue main sequence star and has the highest surface temperature of any star visible to the naked eye and is one of the most luminous stars known (it has an estimated absolute magnitude in visible wavelengths of about −3.2). Its high luminosity and large d...
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Orion
Orion, often referred to as "The Hunter," is a prominent constellation located on the celestial equator and visible throughout the world. It is one of the largest, most conspicuous, and most recognizable in the night sky. Its name refers to Orion, a hunter in Greek mythology.
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