14The CMa

14The CMa

14The CMa is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Canis Major. It carries the designation 14The CMa.

Located approximately 260.7 light-years from Earth, 14The CMa resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

14The CMa is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +4.08, 14The 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 red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.418.

Fiziksel Özellikler

Spektral Sınıf Class K — K-type (Orange)
Renk İndeksi (B−V) 1,418

Gözlem

Görünür Parlaklık +4.08
Mutlak Parlaklık -0,43
Mesafe 261 ly
Takımyıldız Canis Major

Konum

Sağ Açıklık 6h 54,19m
Dik Açı -12° 2,32′

Sıkça Sorulan Sorular

What type of star is 14The CMa?
14The CMa is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 14The CMa from Earth?
14The CMa is approximately 260.7 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 14The CMa with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.08, 14The CMa is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 14The CMa in?
14The CMa is located in the constellation Canis Major.