Gamma Columbae
Appearance
Observation data Epoch J2000.0 Equinox J2000.0 | |
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Constellation | Columba |
Right ascension | 05h 57m 21.00s |
Declination | −35° 16′ 59.807″ |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 4.35 |
Absolute magnitude (V) | −2.74 |
Distance | 854 ly (261.78 pc) |
Spectral type | B2.5 IV |
Other designations | |
Gamma Columbae is a blue subgiant star in the constellation Columba. It is approximately 854 light years from Earth. This star, along with ζ CMa, λ CMa, δ Col, θ Col, κ Col, λ Col, μ Col and ξ Col, were Al Ḳurūd (ألقرد - al-qird), the Apes.[1]
References
- ^ Davis Jr., G. A. (October 1944). "The Pronunciations, Derivations, and Meanings of a Selected List of Star Names". Popular Astronomy. 18: 14. Bibcode:1944PA.....52....8D.