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26 CMa
B2IV/V26 CMa · Canis Major
26 CMa is a B2IV/V-type star located in the constellation of Canis Major. Sitting at a distance of approximately 838 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 5.91, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 34798.
Common Name26 CMa
Bayer Designation26 CMa
HIP Catalog IDHIP 34798
ConstellationCanis Major
Right Ascension7h 12m 12.2s
Declination-25° 56' 33"
Distance838 ly
Apparent Magnitude+5.91
Absolute Magnitude-1.14
Color Index (B-V)-0.17
Spectral ClassB2IV/V
Variable StarNo