29 CMa
29 CMa
29 CMa is a O-type (Blue) star located in the constellation Canis Major. It carries the designation 29 CMa.
At a distance of roughly 1,907 light-years, 29 CMa is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.
29 CMa is classified as a spectral class O star (O-type (Blue)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +4.88, 29 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 -0.160.
Propriétés physiques
| Classe Spectrale | Class O — O-type (Blue) |
| Indice de couleur (B−V) | -0,160 |
Observation
| Magnitude Apparente | +4.88 |
| Magnitude Absolue | -3,96 |
| Distance | 1,907 ly |
| Constellation | Canis Major |
Position
| Ascension droite | 7h 18,67m |
| Déclinaison | -24° 33,52′ |
Questions fréquentes
What type of star is 29 CMa?
29 CMa is a Class O — O-type (Blue) star.
How far is 29 CMa from Earth?
29 CMa is approximately 1,907.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 29 CMa with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.88, 29 CMa is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 29 CMa in?
29 CMa is located in the constellation Canis Major.