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Sirius
Sirius (also known as Alpha Canis Majoris) is a star in the constellation Canis Major. It located at Right Ascension 6h 45.148m and Declination -16° 42.967'.
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Fact Sheet
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Identity |
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Alpha Canis Majoris
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Constellation |
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Canis Major
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SAO Catalog Number |
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151881
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HD Catalog Number |
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48915
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FK5 Catalog Number |
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257
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Magnitude |
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-1.46
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Spectral Class |
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A1Vm
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Location |
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6h 45.148m (Right Ascension)
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-16° 42.967' (Declination)
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Proper Motion |
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-0.553 (Right Ascension)
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-1.205 (Declination)
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