Omicron¹ Canis Majoris
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- For other star systems with this Bayer designation, see Omicron Canis Majoris.
Observation data Epoch J2000.0 |
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Constellation (pronunciation) |
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 | |
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.