⭐ Adhara (star)

Adhara (epsilon CMa) is a B2II star at 430.0 light-years, magnitude 1.50, in the Greater Dog constellation.

HIP 45238 mag 1.50 B2II

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°.

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