HR2948
HR2948 is a variable and multiple main-sequence star of spectral class B6 in the constellation of Puppis.
HR2948 visual magnitude is 4.5. Because of its moderate brightness, HR2948 is easily visible to the naked eye from locations with dark skies, while it might be barely visible, or not visible at all, from light-polluted skies.

Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart

Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where HR2948 is situated in the HertzsprungāRussell diagram.

Star System Properties
HR2948 is a visual double star which can be observed with the help of small or medium telescopes. The table below shows key information about the HR2948 double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
HR2948 is distant 454.04 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 24 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's HR2948 rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):