Canopus
Star in Carina · 309.2 light-years
🔭 Explore Canopus in the 3D map →| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Carina |
| Distance | 309.2 light-years |
| Apparent magnitude | -0.62 |
| Also known as | Spectral type F0Ib |
The second-brightest star in the night sky, a rare bright supergiant used by spacecraft as a navigation reference.
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- The Sun — star
- Proxima Centauri — star
- Barnard's Star — star
- TRAPPIST-1 — star
- Sirius — star