Spectral TypeA9 II
Temperature7,350 K
A9 II TypeConstellation: Carina
Canopus
Alpha Carinae
Canopus is the second-brightest star in the night sky and a luminous giant.
Distance
310 ly
Light Years from Earth
Age
25 million years
Estimated
Mass
8.5 M☉
Relative to Sun
Radius
71 R☉
Relative to Sun
Surface Temp
7,350 K
Effective Temp
Luminosity
10,500 L☉
Total Energy Output
Astrophysical Data
Apparent Magnitude-0.74
Absolute Magnitude-5.53
Spectral ClassificationA9 II