σ Puppis (sigma Puppis)
σ Puppis is a double giant star of spectral class K5 in the constellation of Puppis.
σ Puppis visual magnitude is 3.25. Because of its moderate brightness, σ Puppis 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 σ Puppis is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
σ 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 σ Puppis double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
σ Puppis is distant 183.77 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 88 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
σ Puppis (sigma Puppis) is currently not visible from Greenwich, UK