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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.

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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 :)


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How many light years is Canopus?

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.


How far is canopus from earth in light years?

Canopus, one of the brightest stars in the night sky, is approximately 310 light-years away from Earth.


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.


How was canopus discovered?

Canopus was not "discovered" in the traditional sense, as it has been known since ancient times. It is named after the Greek mythological figure Canopus and has been referenced by various ancient civilizations, including the Greeks, Egyptians, and Arabs. Today, Canopus is the second-brightest star in the night sky and is easily visible from most parts of the Earth.


When was Canopus in Argos created?

Canopus in Argos was created in 1979.


During which Earth year did the light that you see from Canopus actually leave the star?

The light that we see from Canopus today actually left the star over 310 years ago. Canopus is located approximately 310 light-years away from Earth, so the light we see now started its journey towards us over three centuries ago.


When was Canopus Corporation created?

Canopus Corporation was created in 1983-04.


What star is brighter than Sirius?

Observed from Earth there are no brighter stars at the night sky. If you see something that is brighter, it will be a planet.


When was Canopus Hill Observatory created?

Canopus Hill Observatory was created in 197#.


How old is canopus the star?

50 years old


What constellation is Canopus in?

Canopus is located in the constellation of Carina in the southern sky. It is the second brightest star in the night sky, after Sirius.


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 :)