- Nu¹ Canis Majoris
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- For other star systems with this Bayer designation, see Nu Canis Majoris.
ν1 Canis Majoris A/B Observation data
Epoch J2000.0 Equinox J2000.0Constellation Canis Major Right ascension 06h36m22.8s Declination −18°39′36″ Apparent magnitude (V) +5.71/+7.65 Absolute magnitude (V) +1.06/+3.00 Distance 277 ± 28 ly
(85 ± 9 pc)Spectral type G8III+F3IV-V Other designations Nu1 Canis Majoris (ν1 CMa, ν1 Canis Majoris) is a binary star in the constellation Canis Major. It is approximately 277 light years from Earth.
The primary component, ν1 Canis Majoris A, is a yellow G-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +5.71. Its companion, ν1 Canis Majoris B is a yellow-white F-type main sequence star with an apparent magnitude of +7.65.
Stars of Canis Major Bayer - α (Sirius)
- β (Mirzam)
- γ (Muliphein)
- δ (Wezen)
- ε (Adhara)
- ζ (Furud)
- η (Aludra)
- θ
- ι
- κ
- λ
- μ
- ν¹
- ν²
- ν³
- ξ¹
- ξ²
- ο¹
- ο²
- π
- σ
- τ
- ω
Flamsteed Nearby Other Categories:- Bayer objects
- Canis Major constellation
- Binary stars
- G-type giants
- F-type main sequence stars
- Multiple star stubs
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