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Mirzam

Mirzam (also known as Beta Canis Majoris) is a star in the constellation Canis Major. It located at Right Ascension 6h 22.700m and Declination -17° 57.350'.
 

 

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Mirzam

 
 
Fact Sheet

Identity

  Beta Canis Majoris

Constellation

  Canis Major

SAO Catalog Number

  151428

HD Catalog Number

  44743

FK5 Catalog Number

  243

Magnitude

  1.98

Spectral Class

  B1II-III

Location

  6h 22.700m (Right Ascension)

  -17° 57.350' (Declination)

Proper Motion

  -0.006 (Right Ascension)

  0 (Declination)