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Reported values of the distance of Canopus from our solar system vary. One value that appears
in several references is 312 light years. If true, then it takes light from Canopus 312 years to reach
earth.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe distance to Canopus is particularly difficult to measure, because of the
characteristics of the light from it. The number that's been accepted for about
the past 20 years is . . . 310 light years.
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∙ 13y agoIts about 50-60 million miles in diameter, about 0.6 AU. Its diameter is about 65 times that of our sun.
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∙ 13y agosuper giant
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∙ 13y agoAbout 320 light years from Earth.
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During which Earth year did the light that you see from Canopus actually leave the star?
The year is 1681
What color is star Canopus?
Canopus, the second brightest star in the sky, is white or "yellowish-white".
How many years is 587 light years?
Light years is a measure for distance, the distance light travels in one year. For the light to travel 587 light years, it takes 587 years.
How many light years is Earth from BX442?
10,700 million light-years.
Jupiter ishow many light years from the sun?
0.000082235 light years
How far is canopus from earth in light years?
about 9.921
How much farther is canopus from earth than sirius?
These are the 2 brightest stars in the sky. However Canopus is a lot more luminous because it is much further away. Canopus is about 310 light years away. Sirius is only 8.6 light years away.
What is the distance of Canopus from earth?
Canopus is the brightest star in the southern constellation of Carina.It is approximately 320 light years from Earth which is about 3 x 1015 km or 1.88 x 1015 miles.See related link for more information.
How old is canopus the star?
50 years old
During which Earth year did the light that you see from Canopus actually leave the star?
The year is 1681
What constellation is Canopus in?
Canopus can be found the the constellation Carina
When was Canopus in Argos created?
Canopus in Argos was created in 1979.
When was Canopus Corporation created?
Canopus Corporation was created in 1983-04.
When was Canopus Hill Observatory created?
Canopus Hill Observatory was created in 197#.
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What color is star Canopus?
Canopus, the second brightest star in the sky, is white or "yellowish-white".
What is the temperature of the star Canopus?
Canopus is a yellow-white F super giant -- a star with a temperature from 10,000 to 14,000 degrees Fahrenheit (6,000 to 8,000 Kelvin)Canopus is the second brightest star :)
