Alnilam vs Canopus
| Property | Alnilam | Canopus |
|---|---|---|
| Designation | 46Eps Ori | Alp Car |
| Constellation | Orion | N/A |
| Spectral Class | Class B — B-type (Blue-White) | Class F — F-type (Yellow-White) |
| Apparent Magnitude | +1.69 | -0.62 |
| Absolute Magnitude | -7.22 | -5.50 |
| Distance | 1,977 ly | 309 ly |
| Mass | N/A | N/A |
| Radius | N/A | N/A |
| Temperature | N/A | N/A |
| Luminosity | N/A | N/A |