Xi2 Canis Majoris

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ξ² Canis Majoris
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0
Constellation Canis Major
Right ascension 06h35m03.4s
Declination −22°57′53″
Apparent magnitude (V) +4.54
Distance 412 ± 32 ly
(126 ± 10 pc)
Spectral type A0V
Other designations
5 Canis Majoris, HR 2414, HD 46933, BD−22°1458, FK5 249, HIP 31416, SAO 171982, GC 8577
The correct title of this article is Xi2 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 Xi Canis Majoris.

Xi² Canis Majoris (ξ² CMa / ξ² Canis Majoris) is a star in the constellation Canis Major.

ξ² Canis Majoris is a white A-type main sequence dwarf with an apparent magnitude of +4.54. It is approximately 412 light years from Earth.