Canopus

Carina · Car · 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 na…

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Astronomy

Official IAU information

Designation

HR 2326

HIP

30438

Bayer ID

α Car

Visual magnitude

-0.62

Right ascension (J2000)

95.988°

Declination (J2000)

-52.6957°

IAU adoption

2016/06/30

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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