ξ1 Canis Majoris (xi1 Canis Majoris)
ξ1 Canis Majoris is a variable and multiple hypergiant star in the constellation of Canis Major.
ξ1 Canis Majoris visual magnitude is 4.33. Because of its moderate brightness, ξ1 Canis Majoris should be easily visible from locations with dark skies, while it can be barely visible, or not visible at all, from skies affected by light pollution.
The proper motion of ξ1 Canis Majoris is -0.006 arcsec per year in Right Ascension and 0.012 arcsec per year in Declination and the associated displacement for the next 10000 years is represented with the red arrow.
Key facts about ξ1 Canis Majoris
ξ1 Canis Majoris (xi1 Canis Majoris) is below the horizon from Greenwich, United Kingdom .
Altitude: -61.9°
Azimuth: 356.7°
Direction: North
Celestial coordinates and finder chart of ξ1 Canis Majoris
ξ1 Canis Majoris is situated close to the celestial equator, as such, it is at least partly visible from both hemispheres in certain times of the year. Celestial coordinates for the J2000 equinox as well as galactic coordinates of ξ1 Canis Majoris are provided in the following table:
The simplified sky map below shows the position of ξ1 Canis Majoris in the sky:
Visibility of ξ1 Canis Majoris from your location
Location: Greenwich, United Kingdom
Latitude: 51° 28’ 47” N
Longitude: 0° 00’ 00” E
Timezone: Europe/London
Today's ξ1 Canis Majoris (xi1 Canis Majoris) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, United Kingdom are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
Distance of ξ1 Canis Majoris from the Sun and relative movement
ξ1 Canis Majoris is distant 2,050.31 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 27 kilometers per second.
Spectral properties of ξ1 Canis Majoris
ξ1 Canis Majoris belongs to spectral class B0 and has a luminosity class of IV corresponding to a hypergiant star.
The red dot in the diagram below shows where ξ1 Canis Majoris is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
ξ1 Canis Majoris star system properties
ξ1 Canis Majoris is a visual double star which can be observed only with the help of very large telescopes. The table below shows key information about the ξ1 Canis Majoris double sysyem: