Nganurganity

Nganurganity (σ Canis Majoris) is a orange supergiant star in the constellation Canis Major. With an apparent magnitude of 3.47 it is the 276th-brightest star in the night sky.

Finder chart showing where Nganurganity is in the constellation Canis Major
Nganurganity (circled) in Canis Major, with the surrounding constellations and bright stars.
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Facts

ConstellationCanis Major
Designationσ Canis Majoris (Sigma Canis Majoris), HR 2646
Apparent magnitude3.47 (276th brightest)
Spectral typeK7Ib
Colororange (B−V 1.73)
Distance—
Right ascension7 h 1.7 min
Declination−27.93°
Best monthFebruary (at about 9 pm)

Sources: star positions, magnitudes and colors from the Yale Bright Star Catalogue; constellation boundaries and star names from the IAU; areas and distances from Wikidata; stick figures by M. van der Sluys. How the maps are made.

How to find Nganurganity

Nganurganity is in Canis Major. From 40° N it is highest in the south in February evenings, about 22° above the horizon. From 35° S it reaches about 83° in the north. Nearby bright stars: Adhara (1° away), Wezen (2° away) and Aludra (5° away).

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Other named stars in Canis Major

SiriusAdharaWezenMirzamAludraFurudMuliphein

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