17 Canis Majoris
| Observation data Epoch J2000.0 Equinox J2000.0 | |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Canis Major |
| Right ascension | 06h55m02.7s |
| Declination | −20°24′17″ |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | +5.80 |
| Distance | 605 ± 77 ly (186 ± 24 pc) |
| Spectral type | A3IV |
| Other designations | |
17 Canis Majoris is a star in the constellation Canis Major.
17 Canis Majoris is a white A-type subgiant with an apparent magnitude of +5.80.[1] It is approximately 605 light years from Earth.
References
- ↑ "17 CMa -- Star in double system". SIMBAD. Strasbourg Astronomical Data Center. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
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