20 Canum Venaticorum
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Observation data Epoch J2000.0 |
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Constellation (pronunciation) |
Canes Venatici |
Right ascension | 13h17m32.5s |
Declination | +40°34′21″ |
Apparent magnitude (V) | +4.72 |
Distance | 286 ± 17 ly (88 ± 5 pc) |
Spectral type | F3III |
Other designations | |
20 Canum Venaticorum is a star in the constellation Canes Venatici.
20 Canum Venaticorum is a yellow-white F-type giant with a mean apparent magnitude of +4.72. It is approximately 286 light years from Earth. It is classified as a Delta Scuti type variable star and its brightness varies from magnitude +4.70 to +4.75 with a period of 2.92 hours.