Nu1 Canis Majoris

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ν¹ Canis Majoris A/B
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0
Constellation Canis Major
Right ascension 06h36m22.8s
Declination −18°39′36″
Apparent magnitude (V) +5.71/+7.65
Distance 277 ± 28 ly
(85 ± 9 pc)
Spectral type G8III+F3IV-V
Other designations
6 Canis Majoris, HR 2423, HD 47138, BD-18°1480, HIP 31564, SAO 151694, GC 8614, ADS 5253, CCDM 06364-1840
The correct title of this article is Nu1 Canis Majoris. It features superscript or subscript characters that are substituted or omitted because of technical limitations.


For other star systems with this Bayer designation, see Nu Canis Majoris.

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.


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