Mirzam

2Bet CMa

Mirzam is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Canis Major. It carries the designation 2Bet CMa.

Located approximately 492.7 light-years from Earth, Mirzam resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

Mirzam has an apparent magnitude of +1.98, making it a bright and prominent star that is readily visible to the naked eye. It is one of the more conspicuous stars in its region of the sky. Observers will note its blue hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.240.

물리적 특성

분광형 Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
색지수 (B−V) -0.240

관측

겉보기 등급 +1.98
절대 등급 -3.92
거리 493 ly
별자리 Canis Major

위치

적경 6h 22.70m
적위 -17° 57.36′

자주 묻는 질문

What type of star is Mirzam?
Mirzam is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is Mirzam from Earth?
Mirzam is approximately 492.7 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Mirzam with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 1.98, Mirzam is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is Mirzam in?
Mirzam is located in the constellation Canis Major.