4Xi 1CMa

4Xi 1CMa

4Xi 1CMa is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Canis Major. It carries the designation 4Xi 1CMa.

At a distance of roughly 1,382 light-years, 4Xi 1CMa is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

4Xi 1CMa is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +4.34, 4Xi 1CMa sits near the limit of naked-eye visibility. It can be glimpsed without optical aid under dark skies, but binoculars will make observation much easier. Observers will note its blue hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.245.

الخصائص الفيزيائية

النوع الطيفي Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
مؤشر اللون (B−V) -0,245

الرصد

القدر الظاهري +4.34
القدر المطلق -3,80
المسافة 1,382 ly
الكوكبة Canis Major

الموضع

المطلع المستقيم 6h 31,86m
الميل -23° 25,11′

الأسئلة الشائعة

What type of star is 4Xi 1CMa?
4Xi 1CMa is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is 4Xi 1CMa from Earth?
4Xi 1CMa is approximately 1,382.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 4Xi 1CMa with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.34, 4Xi 1CMa is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 4Xi 1CMa in?
4Xi 1CMa is located in the constellation Canis Major.