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20 Pup
G5Ib/II20 Pup · Puppis
20 Pup is a G5Ib/II-type star located in the constellation of Puppis. Sitting at a distance of approximately 870 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 4.99, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 40259.
Common Name20 Pup
Bayer Designation20 Pup
HIP Catalog IDHIP 40259
ConstellationPuppis
Right Ascension8h 13m 20.0s
Declination-15° 47' 18"
Distance870 ly
Apparent Magnitude+4.99
Absolute Magnitude-2.14
Color Index (B-V)1.07
Spectral ClassG5Ib/II
Variable StarNo