LZ Canis Majoris
Overlaid DSS image of LZ Canis Majoris, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around LZ Canis Majoris
LZ CMa, CD-25 4120, HD 54912, HR 2704, WDS J07097-2514, SAO 173101, GSC 06528-04220, HIP 34579, Gaia DR3 5611395220573653504
| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 5.69 | Right Ascension | 7h 9' 43.0" (2000) |
| Declination | 25° 13' 52" S |
| Constellation | Canis Major |
| Classification | B2V |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Oct 25, 2023 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Blue-white, a 13th magnitude 8" companion is not visible, there is also a 6m 0.1" companion listed in WDS
Interestingly the obvious companion star, the 7.9 magnitude CD-25 4123 visible 1'25" north-northwest is not listed by WDS but does share very similar parallax and nearly identical proper motion
Other Data Sources for LZ Canis Majoris
Nearby objects for LZ Canis Majoris
12 objects found within 120'
| 145 Canis Majoris | 26 Canis Majoris | 27 Canis Majoris |
| h3945 | HD 54309 | HD 56160 |
| NGC 2352 | NGC 2354 | Omega Canis Majoris |
| Omicron2 Canis Majoris | Ru13 | Wezen |
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LZ Canis Majoris