EZ CMa
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EZ Canis Majoris (EZ CMa) is a Wolf-Rayet star
in the constellation
of Canis Major. It has an apparent visual magnitude which varies between 6.71 and 6.95.
Wolf-Rayet star
Wolf–Rayet stars are evolved, massive stars , which are losing mass rapidly by means of a very strong stellar wind, with speeds up to 2000 km/s...
in the constellation
Constellation
In modern astronomy, a constellation is an internationally defined area of the celestial sphere. These areas are grouped around asterisms, patterns formed by prominent stars within apparent proximity to one another on Earth's night sky....
of Canis Major. It has an apparent visual magnitude which varies between 6.71 and 6.95.