Observation data Epoch J2000.0 Equinox J2000.0 |
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Constellation | Canis Major |
Right ascension | 06h 55m 37.4s |
Declination | −20° 08′ 11″ |
Apparent magnitude (V) | +4.66 |
Absolute magnitude (V) | 2.06 |
Distance | 95.3 ± 2.0 ly (29.2 ± 0.6 pc) |
Spectral type | F2IV/V |
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Pi Canis Majoris (π CMa, π Canis Majoris), also known as 19 Canis Majoris, is a star in the constellation Canis Major located approximately 96 light years from Earth.
Pi Canis Majoris A is a yellow-white F-type subgiant with an apparent magnitude of +4.68.
It has a projected rotational velocity of ±4.6 km/s and an 91.7effective temperature of 6,730 K.