Canopus, the second-brightest star in the sky, as viewed from the International Space Station.
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NASA / JSC / D.Pettit
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NASA / JSC / D.Pettit
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Canopus
What's in a Name: | The name of the pilot of Menelaus' fleet. |
Claim to Fame: | Second brightest star in the night sky behind Sirius. |
Type of Star: | Yellow-white Supergiant |
How Far Away: | 1,200 light years away |
How Bright: | About 100,000 times brighter than the Sun! |
Where to View: | In the constellation Carina the Keel |
When to View: | All year round in the Southern Hemisphere |
Last modified April 28, 2005 by Travis Metcalfe.