Wezen

Wezen (δ Canis Majoris) is a yellow-white supergiant star in the constellation Canis Major. With an apparent magnitude of 1.84 it is the 36th-brightest star in the night sky.

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

ConstellationCanis Major
Designationδ Canis Majoris (Delta Canis Majoris), HR 2693
Apparent magnitude1.84 (36th brightest)
Spectral typeF8Ia
Coloryellow-white (B−V 0.68)
Distance—
Right ascension7 h 8.4 min
Declination−26.39°
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 Wezen

Wezen is in Canis Major. From 40° N it is highest in the south in February evenings, about 24° above the horizon. From 35° S it reaches about 81° in the north. Nearby bright stars: Adhara (3° away), Aludra (5° away) and Sirius (11° away).

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Other named stars in Canis Major

SiriusAdharaMirzamAludraFurudNganurganityMuliphein

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