Naos - ζ Puppis (zeta Puppis)
Naos, also designated as ζ Puppis (zeta Puppis), is a star of spectral class O5 in the constellation of Puppis.
Naos visual magnitude is 2.25, making it the 70th brightest star in the sky. Because of its brightness, Naos is clearly visible to the naked eye when observed from locations with dark skies, and should be also quite easily visible from light polluted areas.
Celestial Coordinates
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Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where Naos is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
Naos is distant 1,399.14 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 24 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Naos - ζ Puppis (zeta Puppis) is currently not visible from Greenwich, UK