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Canopus

BASIC INFO

Canopus, also known as Alpha Carinae, is a bright star located in the southern constellation of Carina. It is the second-brightest star in the night sky, surpassed only by Sirius. Canopus is significantly larger and more luminous than the Sun, with a luminosity around 10,000 times greater. Its surface temperature is approximately 7,400 Kelvin, giving it a white-yellow hue. Canopus has played a prominent role in various cultures and mythologies, particularly in ancient civilizations such as the Greeks and Egyptians.

ADVANCED INFO

Size: 865,000 miles across

Mass: 8.5 solar masses

Distance from Earth: 309.8 light-years

Galaxy: Milky Way

Age: Around 10 million

Luminosity: 10,700 L

Type: A9 11 Supergiant star

Temperature: 13,600 Fahrenheit (7,500 Celsius) (At surface)

SOME RANDOM FACTS

Canopus has been revered in various cultures and mythologies throughout history. It features prominently in ancient Greek and Egyptian astronomy and mythology, symbolizing power, guidance, and celestial significance.
Canopus is classified as a type F supergiant, indicating its massive size and luminosity. It is significantly larger and more luminous than the Sun, with a luminosity around 10,000 times greater.

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