⭐ Canopus (star)
Canopus (alpha Car) is a A9II star at 310.0 light-years, magnitude -0.74, in the Keel constellation.
J2000 coordinates
| Hipparcos number: | HIP 30438 |
| Bayer designation: | alpha Car |
| Constellation: | Keel (Car) |
| Right Ascension (RA): | 95.987958° (06:23:57) |
| Declination (Dec): | -52.695661° |
| Visual magnitude: | -0.74 |
| Spectral type: | A9II |
| Distance: | 310.0 light-years |
Visible now?
In Sao Paulo (2026-06-11 20:41): altitude 5.7°, azimuth 214.1°. Visible above the horizon.
In Rio de Janeiro: altitude 3.4°, azimuth 212.9°.