Nu3 Canis Majoris
- For other star systems with this Bayer designation, see Nu Canis Majoris.
Observation data Epoch J2000.0 Equinox J2000.0 | |
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Constellation | Canis Major |
Right ascension | 06h 37m 53.4s |
Declination | −18° 14′ 15″ |
Apparent magnitude (V) | +4.42/+8.4 |
Distance | 464 ± 41 ly (142 ± 13 pc) |
Spectral type | K1-II-III |
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Nu3 Canis Majoris (ν3 CMa, ν3 Canis Majoris) is a binary star in the constellation Canis Major. It is approximately 464 light years from Earth.
The primary component, ν3 Canis Majoris A, is an orange K-type bright giant with an apparent magnitude of +4.42. Its companion, ν3 Canis Majoris A, is 1.04 arcseconds distant and has an apparent magnitude of +8.4.
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