Pi Canis Majoris
Overlaid DSS image of Pi Canis Majoris, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around Pi Canis Majoris
π CMa, 19 Canis Majoris, 19 CMa
BD-19 1610, HD 51199, HR 2590, WDS J06556-2008A, SAO 172579, GSC 05958-03291, HIP 33302, Gaia DR3 2932346628813365504
BD-19 1610, HD 51199, HR 2590, WDS J06556-2008A, SAO 172579, GSC 05958-03291, HIP 33302, Gaia DR3 2932346628813365504
| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 4.664 | Right Ascension | 6h 55' 37.4" (2000) |
| Declination | 20° 8' 11" S |
| Constellation | Canis Major |
| Classification | F1.5V |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Feb 24, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 61x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Ivory, a dim 9.6 magnitude companion 12" north, in a trio with 15CMa and 17CMa, very rich galactic starfield
Other Data Sources for Pi Canis Majoris
Nearby objects for Pi Canis Majoris
7 objects found within 120'
| 15 Canis Majoris | 17 Canis Majoris | HD 50643 |
| HD 50644 | Ru5 | |
| Tombaugh 2 |
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Pi Canis Majoris