Nu1 Canis Majoris
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- 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 36m 22.8s |
| Declination | −18° 39′ 36″ |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | +5.71/+7.65 |
| Absolute magnitude (V) | +1.06/+3.00 |
| Distance | 277 ± 28 ly (85 ± 9 pc) |
| Spectral type | G8III+F3IV-V |
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Nu1 Canis Majoris (ν1 CMa, ν1 Canis Majoris) is a binary star in the constellation Canis Major. It is approximately 277 light years from Earth.
The primary component, ν1 Canis Majoris A, is a yellow G-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +5.71. Its companion, ν1 Canis Majoris B is a yellow-white F-type main sequence star with an apparent magnitude of +7.65. The components are separated by 17.8"[1]
References
- ↑ 2014-04-27, John Nanson, Four for Canis Major: S 537 and S 538, S 534, Nu1
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