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Aludra

Aludra (also known as Eta Canis Majoris) is a star in the constellation Canis Major. It located at Right Ascension 7h 24.095m and Declination -29° 18.183'.
 

 

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Aludra

 
 
Fact Sheet

Identity

  Eta Canis Majoris

Constellation

  Canis Major

SAO Catalog Number

  173651

HD Catalog Number

  58350

FK5 Catalog Number

  283

Magnitude

  2.45

Spectral Class

  B5Ia

Location

  7h 24.095m (Right Ascension)

  -29° 18.183' (Declination)

Proper Motion

  -0.004 (Right Ascension)

  0.005 (Declination)