Nu3 Canis Majoris

For other star systems with this Bayer designation, see Nu Canis Majoris.

ν³ Canis Majoris A/B

Observation data Epoch J2000.0      Equinox J2000.0
Constellation	Canis Major
Right ascension	06h 37m 53.4s
Declination	−18° 14′ 15″
Apparent magnitude (V)	+4.42/+8.4
Distance	464 ± 41 ly (142 ± 13 pc)
Spectral type	K1-II-III
Other designations
8 Canis Majoris, HR 2443, HD 47442, BD −18° 1492, HIP 31700, SAO 151730, GC 8660, CCDM 06379-1814

Nu³ Canis Majoris (ν³ CMa, ν³ Canis Majoris) is a binary star in the constellation Canis Major. It is approximately 464 light years from Earth.

The primary component, ν³ Canis Majoris A, is an orange K-type bright giant with an apparent magnitude of +4.42. Its companion, ν³ Canis Majoris A, is 1.04 arcseconds distant and has an apparent magnitude of +8.4.