bellatrix

Bellatrix is a name with several notable uses in astronomy and popular culture. The term derives from the Latin bellatrix, meaning female warrior.

In astronomy, Bellatrix, designated Gamma Orionis, is a bright blue-white star in the constellation Orion. It is one of the more conspicuous stars in the hunter and has an apparent magnitude of about 1.6, making it visible to the naked eye. The star lies approximately 250 light-years from Earth and is classified as a hot B-type star, typically noted as a B2 giant, indicating high temperature and luminosity relative to the Sun.

In the Harry Potter series, Bellatrix Lestrange is a fictional witch who serves as a Death Eater and a loyal follower of Voldemort. She is depicted as ruthless and proficient in dark magic, involved in several key actions during the series, including the murder of Sirius Black. After Voldemort’s return, she continues to oppose Harry Potter and his allies and is ultimately killed by Molly Weasley during the Battle of Hogwarts.