⭐ Adhara (star)
Adhara (epsilon CMa) is a B2II star at 430.0 light-years, magnitude 1.50, in the Greater Dog constellation.
J2000 coordinates
| Hipparcos number: | HIP 45238 |
| Bayer designation: | epsilon CMa |
| Constellation: | Greater Dog (CMa) |
| Right Ascension (RA): | 104.656458° (06:58:38) |
| Declination (Dec): | -28.972081° |
| Visual magnitude: | 1.50 |
| Spectral type: | B2II |
| Distance: | 430.0 light-years |
Visible now?
In Sao Paulo (2026-04-29 05:38): altitude -35.3°, azimuth 163.0°. Below the horizon or very close to it now.
In Rio de Janeiro: altitude -34.9°, azimuth 159.4°.