U Orionis

U Orionis (abbreviated U Ori) is a Mira-type variable star in the constellation Orion. It is a classical long period variable star that has been well observed for over 120 years.

U Orionis
Location of U Orionis (circled)
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0      Equinox J2000.0
Constellation Orion
Right ascension 05h 55m 49.17076s
Declination +20° 10 30.6779
Apparent magnitude (V) 4.8 - 13.0
Characteristics
Spectral type M6e-M9.5e
B−V color index +2.07
Variable type Mira
Astrometry
Parallax (π)3.4924 ± 0.1820 mas
Distance930 ± 50 ly
(290 ± 10 pc)
Details
Mass0.88 M
Radius370±96 R
Luminosity7,000 L
Surface gravity (log g)−0.44 cgs
Temperature2,641 K
Metallicity [Fe/H]0.54 dex
Other designations
U Ori, BD+20°1171a, HD 39816, HIP 28041, HR 2063, SAO 77730
Database references
SIMBADdata
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