1 Puppis

1 Puppis

Observation data Epoch J2000.0      Equinox J2000.0 (ICRS)
Constellation	Puppis
Right ascension	07^h 43^m 32.38658^s [1]
Declination	−28° 24′ 39.1832″ [1]
Apparent magnitude (V)	4.62
Absolute magnitude (V)	-2.24[2]
Distance	770[2] ly (236 pc)
Spectral type	K5III [1]
Other designations
1 Pup, GSC 06552-03227, HD 62576, HIP 37648, HR 2993, SAO 174391

1 Puppis (1 Pup) is a red giant star in the constellation of Puppis, its vis mag 4.62.

1 Puppis lies in the northern part of the constellation at a distance of 770 ly, east of Aludra in Canis Major and just above the white supergiant, 3 Puppis.

References

1. SIMBAD, 1 Puppis (26/01/2013)
2. 1 Puppis (HIP 37648) Ashland Astronomy Studio (15/02/2013)