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.
物理特性
| 光谱类型 | Class K — K-type (Orange) |
| 色指数 (B−V) | 1.418 |
观测
| 视星等 | +4.08 |
| 绝对星等 | -0.43 |
| 距离 | 261 ly |
| 星座 | Canis Major |
位置
| 赤经 | 6h 54.19m |
| 赤纬 | -12° 2.32′ |
常见问题
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.