The AsterNym star registry
Certificate of dedication
Dedicated to
Samantha Collins
by Michael Reynolds
“Samantha, in honor of your graduation and everything you did to reach this moment. May Bellatrix always remind you to dream boldly and keep reaching for the stars.”
The star
Bellatrix
in Orion
- Hipparcos
- HIP 25336
- Designation
- γ Ori
- Right ascension (J2000)
- 05h 25m 08s
- Declination (J2000)
- +06° 20′ 59″
- Apparent magnitude
- 1.64, visible to the naked eye under dark skies
- Dedication
- Signature Star
- Recorded
- 14 August 2026
- Held until
- 14 August 2027
How this star was chosen. Bellatrix was chosen by name from the officially named stars.
Registry page: asternym.com/star/bellatrix
AsterNym creates a commemorative dedication in its private registry. It does not change the star's scientific name, receive recognition from the International Astronomical Union or transfer ownership of a celestial object.