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Procyon

Anneka, Alpha Canis Minoris, 10 Canis Minoris

Proper NameProcyon
Bayer DesignationAlpha Canis Minoris
Flamsteed Number10 Canis Minoris
HR (BSC)2943
HD61421
ConstellationCanis Minor
Right Ascension7h 39m 18s
Declination+5° 13' 30"
Distance11.5 light years
3.5 parsecs
MagnitudeApparent: +0.4
Absolute: +2.7
Spectral ClassF5IV-V Bright Yellow Subgiant
Optimum VisibilityJanuary / February
NotesHas a White Dwarf companion, Procyon B, and may be a Delta Scuti Variable

A very prominent and nearby star, Procyon is not only the fifth brightest star in the sky, but is also just over eleven light years from the Sun. The primary star is an F-type subgiant, but this has a tiny companion: a White Dwarf star.

Imagery provided by Aladin sky atlas

Location of Procyon

Procyon, easily the brightest of the stars of Canis Minor, lies near the centre of its small home constellation.

Possible Appearance of Procyon

Possible appearance of Procyon: the small but massive White Dwarf component draws tendrils of matter from its much larger but less dense yellow companion.

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