Omi-2

Its story

Omicron-2 Orionis stands beside its near-twin Omicron-1 at the edge of the celestial hunter, outside the famous quadrilateral. At 186 light-years, it is an orange K-type giant that has left the main sequence and now climbs the giant branch. Its warm hue contrasts with the dominant blue of Orion, a reminder that even among young stars, slow-burning veterans drift through.