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Muliphein

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Muliphein is the proper name of Gamma Canis Majoris, a star in the constellation Canis Major. It is a blue-white B-type star visible to the unaided eye under suitable conditions, although it is much fainter in Earth's sky than Sirius, the constellation's dominant star. The International Astronomical Union recognizes the Arabic-derived name Muliphein, which should not be confused with Mirzam, another named star in Canis Major.

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What kind of star is Muliphein?

Muliphein is the proper name for Gamma Canis Majoris. It is a blue-white B-type star in the constellation Canis Major.

Can Muliphein be seen without a telescope?

Muliphein can be visible to the unaided eye under suitable conditions. It is much fainter in the sky than Sirius, the brightest star in Canis Major.

Where is Muliphein located?

Muliphein lies in the constellation Canis Major. The constellation is best known for Sirius, with Muliphein appearing as a fainter neighboring star in the same pattern.

Why is Muliphein sometimes confused with Sirius?

Both stars are prominent members of Canis Major, but they are not the same object. Sirius is far brighter, while Muliphein is the star designated Gamma Canis Majoris.

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