ξ1 Canis Majoris (xi1 Canis Majoris)
ξ1 Canis Majoris is a variable and multiple hypergiant star of spectral class B0 in the constellation of Canis Major.
ξ1 Canis Majoris visual magnitude is 4.33. Because of its moderate brightness, ξ1 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 ξ1 Canis Majoris is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
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:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
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.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's ξ1 Canis Majoris (xi1 Canis Majoris) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):