W Canis Majoris
Overlaid DSS image of W Canis Majoris, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around W Canis Majoris
W CMa, BD-11 1805, SAO 152427, GSC 05389-00164, HIP 34413, HD 54361, CCCS 676
| Type | Carbon Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 6.56 | Right Ascension | 7h 8' 3.4" (2000) |
| Declination | 11° 55' 24" S |
| Constellation | Canis Major |
| Description | Carbon star |
| Classification | C-N5 |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Mar 29, 2016 Waikoloa, HI (map)
28cm f/10 SCT, NexStar 11" GyPSy @ 127x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
A deep orange star, quite obvious when found, about 7th magnitude, slightly variable from 6.3 to 7.1, as usual with carbon stars
Steve Coe
Period Irr; 6.4-7.9m― SAC Red Star Database
Other Data Sources for W Canis Majoris
Nearby objects for W Canis Majoris
4 objects found within 60'
| Berkeley 76 | Ced90 | |
| NGC 2327 |
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W Canis Majoris