Delta1 Canis Minoris

For other star systems with this Bayer designation, see Delta Canis Minoris.
δ1 Canis Minoris
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0      Equinox J2000.0
Constellation Canis Minor
Right ascension 07h32m05.9s
Declination +1°54′52″
Apparent magnitude (V) +5.24
Distance790 ± 150 ly
(242 ± 44 pc)
Spectral typeF0III
Other designations
7 Canis Minoris, HR 2880, HD 59881, BD+02°1691, FK5 2587, HIP 36641, SAO 115581, GC 10085

Delta1 Canis Minoris1 CMi, δ1 Canis Minoris) is a star in the constellation Canis Minor.

δ1 Canis Minoris is a yellow-white F-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +5.24. It is approximately 790 light years from Earth.[1]

Star map of the 25 brightest stars in Canis Minor. Delta1 Canis Minoris is circled.

References

  1. Kaler, Jim. "Eta and Delta-1 CMi". Stars. University of Illinois. Retrieved 22 August 2012.
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