β Monocerotis


β Monocerotis is the brightest star in the constellation Monoceros. The star is 691 light-years (ly) away and has an apparent magnitude of 3.76 mag.

β Monocerotis
Constellation Monoceros
Right ascension 06h 28m 49.07s
Declination −07° 01′ 59.03″
Apparent magnitude 3.76 mag
Distance 691 ly
Bayer designation β Monocerotis
Bright Star Catalogue HR 2356
Hipparcos Catalogue HIP 30867
SAO Catalogue SAO 133316
Position of β Monocerotis in the constellation Monoceros. Chart: International Astronomical Union in collaboration with the magazine Sky & Telescope