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Beta Canis Majoris (Mirzam)

Beta Canis Majoris (β Cma), also known as Mirzam, is a spectral class B1II/III star of magnitude 1.98 located in the constellation Canis Major. β Cma is one of the brighter stars in Canis Major and can be seen by the naked eye under dark skies or with binoculars.

      1. Name:
      2. Beta Canis Majoris
      1. Short name:
      2. β Cma
      1. Common name:
      2. Mirzam
      1. Spectral class:
      2. B1II/III
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 1.98
      1. Right Acension:
      2. 06h 22m 41.99s
      1. Declination:
      2. -17° 57' 21.3"