Another name for this star is Alnitah. The name of the star derives from the Arabic Al Nitak meaning "The Belt" or "The Girdle".
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21 Alnitak [Alnitah]:
* (41/θ1 Ori) Trapezium - multiple star 4.98, 5.13, 6.71, 7.96: trapezium
* (28/η Ori) 3.35 Saif al Jabbar or Algiebba: saif al-jabbār Sword of the mighty [one]
* (44/ι Ori) 2.
ALNITAK
Alnitak (Zeta Orionis) is a star at the eastern end of the belt (in the Orion). Alnitak means belt. Alnitak is spectral Type O9.7Ib. It is also known as Alnitah. The other two stars in Orion's belt are Alnilam and .
ZETA ORIONIS
Zeta Orionis (Alnitak) is a star at the eastern end of the Orion's belt (in the Orion). Alnitak means belt. Alnitak is spectral Type O9.7Ib. It is also known as Alnitah.
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 See also: Sun, Star, Zeta Orionis, Easter, Dust
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