Theta Canis Majoris

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θ Canis Majoris
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0
Constellation
(pronunciation)		 Canis Major
Right ascension 06h54m11.4s
Declination −12°02′19″
Apparent magnitude (V) +4.08
Distance 252 ± 17 ly
(77 ± 5 pc)
Spectral type K4III
Other designations
14 Canis Majoris, HR 2574, HD 50778, BD-11°1681, FK5 266, HIP 33160, SAO 152071, GC 9051

Theta Canis Majoris (θ CMa / θ Canis Majoris) is a star in the constellation Canis Major.

θ Canis Majoris is an orange K-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +4.08. It is approximately 252 light years from Earth.


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