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AltairvsCanopus

Altair has a higher Apparent Magnitude (1 vs -1 mag), while Altair has a higher Absolute Magnitude (2 vs -5 mag), while Altair has a higher Declination (9 vs -53 °).

Brightness

1
Apparent Magnitude
-1
2
Absolute Magnitude
-5
11
Luminosity
13,855

Physical Properties

17
Distance
309
8,004
Surface Temperature
8,453
0
Color Index (B-V)
0

Position

20
Right Ascension
6
9
Declination
-53

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