26 Canis Majoris
star in the constellation Canis Major
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Summary
26 Canis Majoris is a peculiar star[1]. It draws 9 Wikipedia views per month (peculiar_star category, ranking #9 of 64).[2]
Key Facts
- 26 Canis Majoris's instance of is recorded as peculiar star[3].
- 26 Canis Majoris's instance of is recorded as near-infrared source[4].
- 26 Canis Majoris's instance of is recorded as ultraviolet source[5].
- 26 Canis Majoris's instance of is recorded as long-period variable star[6].
- 26 Canis Majoris's instance of is recorded as star[7].
- 26 Canis Majoris's constellation is recorded as Canis Major[8].
- 26 Canis Majoris's spectral class is recorded as B2IV/V[9].
- 26 Canis Majoris's catalog code is recorded as 2MASS J07121221-2556333[10].
- 26 Canis Majoris's catalog code is recorded as GSC 06528-00197[11].
- 26 Canis Majoris's catalog code is recorded as HD 55522[12].
- 26 Canis Majoris's catalog code is recorded as SAO 173193[13].
- 26 Canis Majoris's catalog code is recorded as HIP 34798[14].
- 26 Canis Majoris's catalog code is recorded as HR 2718[15].
- 26 Canis Majoris's catalog code is recorded as CEL 1668[16].
- 26 Canis Majoris's catalog code is recorded as GC 9545[17].
- 26 Canis Majoris's catalog code is recorded as GCRV 4754[18].
- 26 Canis Majoris's catalog code is recorded as HIC 34798[19].
- 26 Canis Majoris's catalog code is recorded as NSV 3458[20].
- 26 Canis Majoris's catalog code is recorded as PPM 251860[21].
- 26 Canis Majoris's catalog code is recorded as SRS 7565[22].
- 26 Canis Majoris's catalog code is recorded as TD1 9439[23].
- 26 Canis Majoris's catalog code is recorded as TYC 6528-197-1[24].
- 26 Canis Majoris's catalog code is recorded as UBV 7023[25].
- 26 Canis Majoris's catalog code is recorded as uvby98 100055522[26].
- 26 Canis Majoris's catalog code is recorded as MM CMa[27].
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Designation and Status
Recorded instance of include peculiar star[3], near-infrared source[4], ultraviolet source[5], long-period variable star[6], and star[7].
History and Context
Catalog codes include 2MASS J07121221-2556333[10], GSC 06528-00197[11], HD 55522[12], SAO 173193[13], HIP 34798[14], and HR 2718[15].
Why It Matters
26 Canis Majoris draws 9 Wikipedia views per month (peculiar_star category, ranking #9 of 64).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] It is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]