12 CMa

12 CMa

12 CMa is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Canis Major. It carries the designation 12 CMa.

Located approximately 787.8 light-years from Earth, 12 CMa resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

12 CMa has an apparent magnitude of +6.07, placing it beyond naked-eye visibility. A good pair of binoculars or a small telescope is required to observe this star. Observers will note its blue hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.159.

Propiedades físicas

Clase Espectral Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Índice de color (B−V) -0,159

Observación

Magnitud Aparente +6.07
Magnitud Absoluta -0,84
Distancia 788 ly
Constelación Canis Major

Posición

Ascensión recta 6h 47,02m
Declinación -21° 0,92′

Preguntas frecuentes

What type of star is 12 CMa?
12 CMa is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is 12 CMa from Earth?
12 CMa is approximately 787.8 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 12 CMa with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.07, 12 CMa is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 12 CMa in?
12 CMa is located in the constellation Canis Major.