Aludra

Aludra is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Canis Major. It carries the designation 31Eta CMa.

At a distance of roughly 1,989 light-years, Aludra is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

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

At an apparent magnitude of +2.45, Aludra is visible to the naked eye under reasonably clear skies. It may require dark-sky conditions to be seen comfortably in areas with significant light pollution. Observers will note its blue hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.083.