8Nu 3CMa

8Nu 3CMa is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Canis Major. It carries the designation 8Nu 3CMa.

Located approximately 421.4 light-years from Earth, 8Nu 3CMa resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

8Nu 3CMa is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +4.42, 8Nu 3CMa 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 orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.137.