π Puppis (pi Puppis)
π Puppis is a variable and double supergiant star of spectral class K3 in the constellation of Puppis.
π Puppis visual magnitude is 2.7. Because of its brightness, π Puppis 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
Apparent
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where π Puppis is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
π Puppis 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 π Puppis double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
π Puppis is distant 1,093.96 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 16 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's π Puppis (pi Puppis) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):