5Xi 2CMa
5Xi 2CMa
5Xi 2CMa is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Canis Major. It carries the designation 5Xi 2CMa.
Located approximately 441.4 light-years from Earth, 5Xi 2CMa resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
5Xi 2CMa is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +4.54, 5Xi 2CMa 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 -0.035.
Propiedades físicas
| Clase Espectral | Class A — A-type (White) |
| Índice de color (B−V) | -0,035 |
Observación
| Magnitud Aparente | +4.54 |
| Magnitud Absoluta | -1,12 |
| Distancia | 441 ly |
| Constelación | Canis Major |
Posición
| Ascensión recta | 6h 35,06m |
| Declinación | -22° 57,89′ |
Preguntas frecuentes
What type of star is 5Xi 2CMa?
5Xi 2CMa is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is 5Xi 2CMa from Earth?
5Xi 2CMa is approximately 441.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 5Xi 2CMa with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.54, 5Xi 2CMa is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 5Xi 2CMa in?
5Xi 2CMa is located in the constellation Canis Major.