Lambda Canis Majoris
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Observation data Epoch J2000.0 |
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Constellation (pronunciation) |
Canis Major |
Right ascension | 06h28m10.1s |
Declination | −32°34′48″ |
Apparent magnitude (V) | +4.47 |
Distance | 406 ± 29 ly (125 ± 9 pc) |
Spectral type | B4V |
Other designations | |
Lambda Canis Majoris (λ CMa / λ Canis Majoris) is a star in the constellation Canis Major.
λ Canis Majoris is a blue-white B-type main sequence dwarf with an apparent magnitude of +4.47. It is approximately 406 light years from Earth.