11 CMa
11 CMa
11 CMa is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Canis Major. It carries the designation 11 CMa.
Located approximately 795.5 light-years from Earth, 11 CMa resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
11 CMa is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +5.28, 11 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 -0.024.
Propriétés physiques
| Classe Spectrale | Class B — B-type (Blue-White) |
| Indice de couleur (B−V) | -0,024 |
Observation
| Magnitude Apparente | +5.28 |
| Magnitude Absolue | -1,66 |
| Distance | 796 ly |
| Constellation | Canis Major |
Position
| Ascension droite | 6h 46,85m |
| Déclinaison | -14° 25,56′ |
Questions fréquentes
What type of star is 11 CMa?
11 CMa is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is 11 CMa from Earth?
11 CMa is approximately 795.5 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 11 CMa with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.28, 11 CMa is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 11 CMa in?
11 CMa is located in the constellation Canis Major.