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Rigel (double)

Beta Orionis

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Details

Magnitude

0.12

Separation

9.5″

Magnitudes

0.12 / 6.70

Colours

blue-white + white

What you can realistically expect

The faint companion is drowned by the brilliant primary — the challenge is glare, not separation.
Rigel (double): Observing Guide | Starbital