4Xi 1CMa
4Xi 1CMa
4Xi 1CMa is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Canis Major. It carries the designation 4Xi 1CMa.
At a distance of roughly 1,382 light-years, 4Xi 1CMa is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.
4Xi 1CMa is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +4.34, 4Xi 1CMa 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 -0.245.
Propriedades físicas
| Classe Espectral | Class B — B-type (Blue-White) |
| Índice de cor (B−V) | -0,245 |
Observação
| Magnitude Aparente | +4.34 |
| Magnitude Absoluta | -3,80 |
| Distância | 1,382 ly |
| Constelação | Canis Major |
Posição
| Ascensão reta | 6h 31,86m |
| Declinação | -23° 25,11′ |
Perguntas frequentes
What type of star is 4Xi 1CMa?
4Xi 1CMa is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is 4Xi 1CMa from Earth?
4Xi 1CMa is approximately 1,382.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 4Xi 1CMa with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.34, 4Xi 1CMa is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 4Xi 1CMa in?
4Xi 1CMa is located in the constellation Canis Major.