Canopus

Carina · α Car · HR 2326

HIP30438
Visual magnitude-0.62
Right ascension (J2000)95.988°
Declination (J2000)-52.6957°
WDS J06240-5242
IAU adoption2016/06/30

Name origin

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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