27 CMa

27 CMa is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Canis Major. It carries the designation 27 CMa.

At a distance of roughly 1,735 light-years, 27 CMa is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +4.42, 27 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.