The AsterNym star registry
Certificate of dedication
Dedicated to
Charles
by Pamela Matthews
“Charles, thank you for being the anchor in my life and the most beautiful part of my world.”
The star
Canopus
in Carina
- Hipparcos
- HIP 30438
- Designation
- α Car
- Right ascension (J2000)
- 06h 23m 57s
- Declination (J2000)
- −52° 41′ 45″
- Apparent magnitude
- -0.74, 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. Canopus was chosen by name from the officially named stars.
Registry page: asternym.com/star/canopus
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.