Canopus is the brightest star in the southern constellation of Carina and the second-brightest star in the night sky. It is also designated α Carinae, which is Latinised to Alpha Carinae. With a visual apparent magnitude of −0.74, it is outshone only by Sirius.
Radius: 49.395 million km
Magnitude: -0.72
Surface temperature: 7,350 K
Luminosity: 10,700 L☉
Constellation: Carina
Spectral type: A9 II
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Radius: 49.395 million km
Magnitude: -0.72
Surface temperature: 7,350 K
Luminosity: 10,700 L☉
Constellation: Carina
Spectral type: A9 II
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