Sigma Canis Majoris

σ Canis Majoris
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0      Equinox J2000.0
Constellation Canis Major
Right ascension 07h01m43.1s
Declination −27°56′05″
Apparent magnitude (V) +3.49
Distance 1220 ± 270 ly
(373 ± 82 pc)
Spectral type K7Ib
Other designations
22 Canis Majoris, HR 2646, HD 52877, CD-27°3544, FK5 1183, HIP 33856, SAO 172797, GC 9276, ADS 5719, CCDM 07017-2756

Sigma Canis Majoris (σ CMa, σ Canis Majoris) is a star in the constellation Canis Major. It is approximately 1220 light years from Earth.

σ Canis Majoris is an orange K-type supergiant with a mean apparent magnitude of +3.49. It is classified as an irregular variable star and its brightness varies from magnitude +3.43 to +3.51.