HQ Canis Majoris
Overlaid DSS image of HQ Canis Majoris, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around HQ Canis Majoris
HQ CMa, CD-26 4223, HD 57593, HR 2800, WDS J07209-2658A, SAO 173522, GSC 06545-01765, HIP 35611, Gaia DR3 5613017756143699456
| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 5.986 | Right Ascension | 7h 20' 55.0" (2000) |
| Declination | 26° 57' 50" S |
| Constellation | Canis Major |
| Classification | B3V |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Oct 24, 2023 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Blue-white, a 13th magnitude 9" companion is not visible in rich galactic starfield
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HQ Canis Majoris