Orion's Belt: A Stellar Journey

Which of the following is NOT one of the stars forming Orion's Belt?

• Alnam

• Mntaka

• Alnitak

• Betelgeuse

What is unique about Alnitak's star system?

• It is the closest star to Earth.

• It is a triple star system with a blue supergiant.

• It is a red giant star.

• It is a single star system.

What is the expected fate of Alnam?

• It will merge with another star.

• It will explode into a supernova and likely become a black hole.

• It will remain a stable star.

• It will become a red giant.

How does Mntaka appear to the naked eye?

• As a bright red star.

• As a dim green star.

• As a single steady point of bluish white light.

• As a flickering yellow star.

What is the common origin of the three stars in Orion's Belt?

• They were formed in the Pleiades cluster.

• They were formed in the Sagittarius Dwarf Galaxy.

• They were formed in the Andromeda Galaxy.

• They were formed in the Orion OBV1 Association.