π Canis Majoris (pi Canis Majoris)
π Canis Majoris is a variable and double giant star of spectral class F2 in the constellation of Canis Major.
π Canis Majoris visual magnitude is 4.68. Because of its moderate brightness, π Canis Majoris 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
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where π Canis Majoris is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
π Canis Majoris 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 π Canis Majoris double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
π Canis Majoris is distant 95.29 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 8 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's π Canis Majoris (pi Canis Majoris) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):