γ Canis Minoris (gamma Canis Minoris)

γ Canis Minoris is a multiple giant star of spectral class K3 in the constellation of Canis Minor.

γ Canis Minoris visual magnitude is 4.32. Because of its moderate brightness, γ Canis Minoris 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

Apparent

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Galactic Coordinates

Finder Chart

Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class

The red dot in the diagram below shows where γ Canis Minoris is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.

Star System Properties

γ Canis Minoris 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 γ Canis Minoris double sysyem:

Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion

γ Canis Minoris is distant 397.56 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 47 kilometers per second.

Alternative Designations

Visibility from Your Location

Today's γ Canis Minoris (gamma Canis Minoris) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):