Gamma Canis Majoris
(Bright giant)- Muliphen
- 23 Canis Majoris
- BD−15°1625
- FK5 271
- HD 53244
- HR 2657
- HIC 34045
- HIP 34045
- SAO 152303
Gamma Canis Majoris is a luminous stellar body located approximately 442 light years from Earth. It belongs to the spectral class B8II and is a solitary star, generally identified as having a mass about 1000 times that of the Sun. Current observations indicate there are no known exoplanets associated with this star.
LOCATION
Discover the celestial coordinates and distances that help us locate and understand this star's position in space.
When looking at celestial coordinates, you'll see three main position types: Right Ascension (RA) measures east-west position like longitude, Declination (Dec) measures north-south position like latitude, and Parallax helps determine a star's distance from Earth. Together, these coordinates help us pinpoint exactly where objects are in our night sky!
BASIC CHARACTERISTICS
Explore the fundamental properties that define this star's physical nature and evolution.
A star's basic characteristics - its mass, size, temperature, age, and luminosity - are all interconnected. These properties determine the star's life cycle and how it appears to us from Earth. Understanding these relationships helps astronomers classify stars and predict their future evolution.
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