Furud - ζ Canis Majoris (zeta Canis Majoris)
Furud, also designated as ζ Canis Majoris (zeta Canis Majoris), is a variable and double main-sequence star of spectral class B2 in the constellation of Canis Major.
Furud visual magnitude is 3.02. Because of its moderate brightness, Furud is easily visible to the naked eye from locations with dark skies, while it might be barely visible, or not visible at all, from light-polluted skies.
Celestial Coordinates
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Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Simplified finder chart for Furud - ζ Canis Majoris (zeta Canis Majoris).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where Furud is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
Furud is a visual double star which can be observed with the help of small or medium telescopes. The table below shows key information about the Furud double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
Furud is distant 336.08 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 32 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's Furud - ζ Canis Majoris (zeta Canis Majoris) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):