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Canopus

α Car HR 2326 HIP 30438 magnitude -0,62

From its ancient Greek name Κάνωβος (Ptolemy's spelling), an untranslated proper name that was introduced rather late into Greek astronomy (perhaps in the 2nd century BCE). There seem to be Egyptian influences in the n…

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Astronomia

Informação oficial da IAU

Designação

HR 2326

HIP

30438

ID de Bayer

α Car

Magnitude visual

-0,62

Ascensão reta (J2000)

95,988°

Declinação (J2000)

-52,6957°

Adoção pela IAU

2016/06/30

Origem do nome

From its ancient Greek name Κάνωβος (Ptolemy's spelling), an untranslated proper name that was introduced rather late into Greek astronomy (perhaps in the 2nd century BCE). There seem to be Egyptian influences in the name's development. Reapplied in Renaissance times.

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