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Proper NameNone
Bayer DesignationNone
Flamsteed Number27 Canis Majoris
HR (BSC)2745
HD56014
Variable DesignationEW Canis Majoris
ConstellationCanis Major
Right Ascension7h 14m 15s
Declination-26° 21' 9"
Distancec.1,700 light years
c.500 parsecs
MagnitudeApparent: +4.44
Absolute: -4.19
Spectral ClassB3IIIe blue giant (Shell Star)
Optimum VisibilityJanuary

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