Wezen. A captivating star within the CMa constellation, this orange-hued giant occupies the southern sky relatively frequently. Measuring approximately 18.2 magnitudes in visual range, Wezen doesn't exhibit significant variation in brightness throughout i
Wezen’s apparent brightness and its position in the celestial realm lend it a particular resonance within the night sky. It's recognized for its considerable distance, almost 120 light years from Earth, allowing it to persist even with the relatively constant movement of celestial bodies, and its relative lack of significant variability, simplifying its observation even for those with a moderately skilled eye. Its longevity, enduring through millennia of cosmic history, makes it a point of significant interest to many astronomers and stargazers.
Considered a symbolic point of celestial significance, wezen’s consistent visibility through time perhaps evokes a yearning for connection, longevity, and a steady presence in the vastness of the cosmos. It represents a tangible, yet distant, aspect of the universe, offering a gentle reminder of the enduring beauty of astronomical patterns.
How to see it
Wezen has a visual magnitude of about 1.83: under a reasonably dark sky it is typically reachable with the unaided eye.
Sky position
Equatorial coordinates for Wezen: right ascension 7h 8m 23s, declination −26° 23′ 36″ (J2000), in the region of the Canis Major constellation (IAU figure CMa).
Catalog context
Wezen. It appears in classical and modern catalogs as Bayer/Flamsteed designation 25Del CMa, HIP 34444, HD 54605, Gaia DR3 HYG-HIP-34444. In the SkyKeepsake Canis Major (CMa) browse hub it sits with other stars of the same IAU figure.
Catalog identifiers
- Gaia
- Gaia DR3 HYG-HIP-34444
- HIP
- 34444
- HD
- 54605
- gaia_dr3
- HYG-HIP-34444
- Bayer / Flamsteed
- 25Del CMa
Also known as
- 25Del CMa
- Gaia DR3 TOP 5M HYG-HIP-34444
- HD 54605
- HIP 34444
- HYG-HIP-34444
Observed properties
- Visual magnitude
- 1.83