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Adhara

Adhara (also known as Epsilon Canis Majoris) is a star in the constellation Canis Major. It located at Right Ascension 6h 58.625m and Declination -28° 58.333'.
 

 

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Adhara

 
 
Fact Sheet

Identity

  Epsilon Canis Majoris

Constellation

  Canis Major

SAO Catalog Number

  172676

HD Catalog Number

  52089

FK5 Catalog Number

  268

Magnitude

  1.5

Spectral Class

  B2II

Location

  6h 58.625m (Right Ascension)

  -28° 58.333' (Declination)

Proper Motion

  0.004 (Right Ascension)

  0.003 (Declination)