17 Canis Majoris

17 Canis Majoris
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0      Equinox J2000.0
Constellation Canis Major
Right ascension 06h55m02.7s
Declination −20°24′17″
Apparent magnitude (V) +5.80
Distance605 ± 77 ly
(186 ± 24 pc)
Spectral typeA3IV
Other designations
HR 2588, HD 51055, BD−20°1624, HIP 33248, SAO 172569, GC 9078, ADS 5585, CCDM 06550-2025

17 Canis Majoris is a star in the constellation Canis Major.

17 Canis Majoris is a white A-type subgiant with an apparent magnitude of +5.80.[1] It is approximately 605 light years from Earth.

References

  1. "17 CMa -- Star in double system". SIMBAD. Strasbourg Astronomical Data Center. Retrieved 12 September 2014.


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