26 CMa

26 CMa is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Canis Major. It carries the designation 26 CMa.

Located approximately 838.5 light-years from Earth, 26 CMa resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +5.91, 26 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 -0.170.