18Mu CMa
18Mu CMa
18Mu CMa is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Canis Major. It carries the designation 18Mu CMa.
At a distance of roughly 1,245 light-years, 18Mu CMa is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.
18Mu CMa is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +5.00, 18Mu 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 orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.182.
Propriedades físicas
| Classe Espectral | Class B — B-type (Blue-White) |
| Índice de cor (B−V) | 1,182 |
Observação
| Magnitude Aparente | +5.00 |
| Magnitude Absoluta | -2,91 |
| Distância | 1,245 ly |
| Constelação | Canis Major |
Posição
| Ascensão reta | 6h 56,11m |
| Declinação | -14° 2,61′ |
Perguntas frequentes
What type of star is 18Mu CMa?
18Mu CMa is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is 18Mu CMa from Earth?
18Mu CMa is approximately 1,244.9 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 18Mu CMa with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.00, 18Mu CMa is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 18Mu CMa in?
18Mu CMa is located in the constellation Canis Major.