Canopus vs Polaris
| Property | Canopus | Polaris |
|---|---|---|
| Designation | Alp Car | 1Alp UMi |
| Constellation | N/A | N/A |
| Spectral Class | Class F — F-type (Yellow-White) | Class F — F-type (Yellow-White) |
| Apparent Magnitude | -0.62 | +1.97 |
| Absolute Magnitude | -5.50 | -3.64 |
| Distance | 309 ly | 433 ly |
| Mass | N/A | N/A |
| Radius | N/A | N/A |
| Temperature | N/A | N/A |
| Luminosity | N/A | N/A |