Kappa Canis Majoris

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κ Canis Majoris
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0
Constellation Canis Major
Right ascension 06h49m50.5s
Declination −32°30′31″
Apparent magnitude (V) +3.50
Distance 790 ± 96 ly
(242 ± 29 pc)
Spectral type B1.5IVne
Other designations
13 Canis Majoris, HR 2538, HD 50013, CD−32°3404, FK5 1180, HIP 32759, SAO 197258, GC 8946

Kappa Canis Majoris (κ CMa / κ Canis Majoris) is a star in the constellation Canis Major.

κ Canis Majoris is a blue-white B-type subgiant with a mean apparent magnitude of +3.50. It is approximately 790 light years from Earth. It is classified as a Gamma Cassiopeiae type variable star and its brightness varies from magnitude +3.78 to +3.97.