26 Canis Majoris
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Observation data Epoch J2000.0 |
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Constellation (pronunciation) |
Canis Major |
Right ascension | 07h12m12.2s |
Declination | −25°56′33″ |
Apparent magnitude (V) | +5.91 |
Distance | 718 ± 97 ly (220 ± 30 pc) |
Spectral type | B2V |
Other designations | |
26 Canis Majoris is a star in the constellation Canis Major.
26 Canis Majoris is a blue-white B-type main sequence dwarf with a mean apparent magnitude of +5.91. It is approximately 718 light years from Earth. It is classified as a long-period pulsating B-type variable star and its brightness varies from magnitude +5.84 to +5.87.