The AsterNym star registry
Certificate of dedication
Dedicated to
Jacob Bennett
by Emily Parker
“Jacob, may Adhara shine as brightly as the future ahead of you. Congratulations on landing your first job — this is only the beginning of an amazing journey.”
The star
Adhara
in Canis Major
- Hipparcos
- HIP 33579
- Designation
- ε CMa
- Right ascension (J2000)
- 06h 58m 37s
- Declination (J2000)
- −28° 58′ 20″
- Apparent magnitude
- 1.50, visible to the naked eye under dark skies
- Dedication
- Signature Star
- Recorded
- 14 August 2026
- Held until
- 14 August 2027
How this star was chosen. Adhara was chosen by name from the officially named stars.
Registry page: asternym.com/star/adhara
AsterNym creates a commemorative dedication in its private registry. It does not change the star's scientific name, receive recognition from the International Astronomical Union or transfer ownership of a celestial object.