Sao Thiên Lang

9Alp CMa

Sao Thiên Lang is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Canis Major. It carries the designation 9Alp CMa.

At a distance of approximately 8.60 light-years, Sao Thiên Lang is one of the Sun's closest stellar neighbors. Light that we observe from Sao Thiên Lang today left the star roughly 8 years ago, making it a near neighbor in galactic terms.

Sao Thiên Lang is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of -1.44, Sao Thiên Lang is one of the brightest stars in the entire night sky. It is easily visible to the naked eye from virtually any location on Earth where it rises above the horizon, and it can even be glimpsed in moderate light pollution. Observers will note its blue-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.009.

Đặc tính vật lý

Phân Loại Quang Phổ Class A — A-type (White)
Chỉ số màu (B−V) 0,009

Quan sát

Cấp Sao Biểu Kiến -1.44
Cấp Sao Tuyệt Đối 1,45
Khoảng Cách 8.6 ly
Chòm Sao Canis Major

Vị trí

Xích kinh 6h 45,15m
Xích vĩ -16° 42,97′

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Câu hỏi thường gặp

What type of star is Sao Thiên Lang?
Sao Thiên Lang is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is Sao Thiên Lang from Earth?
Sao Thiên Lang is approximately 8.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Sao Thiên Lang with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of -1.44, Sao Thiên Lang is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is Sao Thiên Lang in?
Sao Thiên Lang is located in the constellation Canis Major.