Magnitude 4.34 Apparent magnitude (V) 4.34 | ||
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Similar Beta Canis Minoris, Luyten's Star, Procyon | ||
Gamma Canis Minoris (γ CMi, γ Canis Minoris) is a binary star in the constellation Canis Minor. It is approximately 398 light years from Earth.
γ Canis Minoris is an orange K-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +4.34. It is a spectroscopic binary, and it has an unresolved companion which has an orbital period of 389 days.
Its orange colour is obvious when seen through binoculars.
References
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