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Adhara
B2II21Eps CMa · Canis Major
Adhara is a B2II-type star located in the constellation of Canis Major. Sitting at a distance of approximately 405 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 1.50, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 33579.
Common NameAdhara
Bayer Designation21Eps CMa
HIP Catalog IDHIP 33579
ConstellationCanis Major
Right Ascension6h 58m 37.5s
Declination-28° 58' 20"
Distance405 ly
Apparent Magnitude+1.50
Absolute Magnitude-3.97
Color Index (B-V)-0.21
Spectral ClassB2II
Variable StarNo