Mintaka is a bright star located in the constellation of Orion. It is one of the three stars that form the famous "Belt of Orion." Mintaka is classified as a blue supergiant, which means it is much larger and hotter than our Sun. It is approximately 900 light-years away from Earth. This star is notable for its brightness, being the fourth brightest star in the Orion constellation. Mintaka is also unique because it is a binary star system, consisting of two stars that orbit each other. Its name comes from the Arabic word meaning "belt," reflecting its position in the sky.