⭐ Wezen (star)

Wezen (delta CMa) is a F8Ia star at 1,800.0 light-years, magnitude 1.83, in the Greater Dog constellation.

HIP 36850 mag 1.83 F8Ia

J2000 coordinates

Hipparcos number:HIP 36850
Bayer designation:delta CMa
Constellation:Greater Dog (CMa)
Right Ascension (RA):107.097852° (07:08:23)
Declination (Dec):-26.393201°
Visual magnitude:1.83
Spectral type:F8Ia
Distance:1,800.0 light-years

Visible now?

In Sao Paulo (2026-04-29 05:39): altitude -38.4°, azimuth 164.7°. Below the horizon or very close to it now.

In Rio de Janeiro: altitude -38.1°, azimuth 160.8°.

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