Omicron1 Canis Majoris

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ο¹ Canis Majoris
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0
Constellation Canis Major
Right ascension 06h54m07.9s
Declination −24°11′02″
Apparent magnitude (V) +3.89
Distance 1980 ± 740 ly
(610 ± 230 pc)
Spectral type K2+Iab
Other designations
16 Canis Majoris, HR 2580, HD 50877, CD-24°4567, HIP 33152, SAO 172542, GC 9059
The correct title of this article is Omicron1 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 Omicron Canis Majoris.

Omicron¹ Canis Majoris (ο¹ CMa / ο¹ Canis Majoris) is a star in the constellation Canis Major.

ο¹ Canis Majoris is an orange K-type supergiant with a mean apparent magnitude of +3.89. It is approximately 1980 light years from Earth. It is classified as an irregular variable star and its brightness varies from magnitude +3.78 to +3.99.


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