6Nu 1CMa

G8/K0III+..

6Nu 1CMa · Canis Major

6Nu 1CMa is a G8/K0III+..-type star located in the constellation of Canis Major. Sitting at a distance of approximately 351 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 5.71, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 31564.

Common Name6Nu 1CMa

Bayer Designation6Nu 1CMa

HIP Catalog IDHIP 31564

ConstellationCanis Major

Right Ascension6h 36m 22.8s

Declination-18° 39' 36"

Distance351 ly

Apparent Magnitude+5.71

Absolute Magnitude+0.55

Color Index (B-V)0.85

Spectral ClassG8/K0III+..

Variable StarNo