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Canopus

A rare yellow-white supergiant star 300 light-years away in the constellation Carina.

Featured Images

Canopus, the second-brightest star in the night sky, from the space station

Stellar Beacon February 24, 2015

Radio Programs

Canopus III Navigating by a bright star February 23, 2015

Canopus II Pinning down a giant star February 22, 2015

Canopus Sailing across southern skies February 21, 2015

Canopus Navigating by a special star January 19, 2014

Canopus The silver medalist of bright stars January 19, 2013

Brightest Lights Cutting off a slice of the sky January 20, 2012