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When was canis majoris discovered?

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago

Updated: 4/21/2022

the first known record of vy canis majoris is in the star catalogue of Jerome Lalande on March 7,1801

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What is a canis majoris?

Canis Majoris is not a recognized astronomical term. It may be a confusion between two separate astronomical terms: "Canis Major" which is a constellation in the southern hemisphere, and "Canis Majoris" which may refer to a hypothetical supergiant star in the constellation Canis Major, although this specific term is not commonly used in astronomy.

Where in the constellation Canis Major is VY Canis Majoris?

VY Canis Majoris is kinda beside Wezen(Delta Canis Majoris.) Find where it says VY

Is canis major the same star as canis majoris?

Canis Major is a constilation. Cy canis majoris is a star.

What is the biggest star named in space?

VY Canis Majoris (Not Canis Majoris)

What is the magnitude of VY Canis Majoris?

VY Canis Majoris has an absolute magnitude of -9.4.

Can canis majoris be seen from earth?

Yes, It is is the largest star discovered to date, the fact that we can see it is why we know about it.

Is there something bigger than vy canis majoris?

As of today (2009) there is no star larger than VY Canis Majoris - a galaxy is larger than VY Canis Majoris though.

How far away is vy canis majoris?

VY Canis Majoris is about 4,900 light years from earth.

What constellation is VY Canis Majoris in?

Canis Major

Is kolob bigger than vy canis majoris?

Scientists say that VY Canis Majoris is the biggest star we know so basically VY Canis Majoris is bigger than Kolob.

What is bigger R136a1or VY Canis Majoris?

As far as mass goes, R136a1 beats out VY Canis Majoris by 253 solar masses (265 solar masses for R136a1 vs Canis Majoris' 30). However, VY Canis Majoris beats out R136a1 in radius by about 1,385 solar radii (Canis Majoris is 1,420 solar radii vs R136a1's ~35).

What are the coordinates of VY Canis Majoris?

VY Canis Majoris is located in the constellation Canis Major.It's not visible on any star maps, but you can locate it in Google Earth by using the link in the related links.

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