Lam CMa

Lam CMa

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

Located approximately 423.6 light-years from Earth, Lam CMa resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +4.47, Lam CMa 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 -0.169.

Propiedades físicas

Clase Espectral Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Índice de color (B−V) -0,169

Observación

Magnitud Aparente +4.47
Magnitud Absoluta -1,10
Distancia 424 ly
Constelación Canis Major

Posición

Ascensión recta 6h 28,17m
Declinación -32° 34,80′

Preguntas frecuentes

What type of star is Lam CMa?
Lam CMa is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is Lam CMa from Earth?
Lam CMa is approximately 423.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Lam CMa with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.47, Lam CMa is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is Lam CMa in?
Lam CMa is located in the constellation Canis Major.