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Rigel (Beta Orionis)

Rigel (Beta Orionis) is a star in the constellation Orion with an apparent magnitude of 0.18. It lies about 863 light-years from Earth. It is visible to the naked eye under dark skies.

It is best placed in the evening sky around December. It is visible from the whole southern hemisphere and from northern latitudes up to about 82°N.

Also in this constellation

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