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12 CMa

HIP 32504; 12 CMa Star CMa Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4")
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 6.08
Variable Type Alpha2 CVn (Magnetic Rotating)
Spectral Type B7IIIn
Star Color Blue (B-V -0.19)

Position & Identifiers

RA 06h 47m 01.5s
Dec -21° 00' 56.0"
Constellation CMa
HR 2509
HIP 32504
Flamsteed 12 CMa
Variable ID HK CMa

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Stellar Notes

Alpha CV 6.06 - 6.09V, 2.181d.
In open cluster NGC 2287 #109; Collinder 121 #37.
He weak.

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