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6 Pup
K3III6 Pup · Puppis
6 Pup is a K3III-type star located in the constellation of Puppis. Sitting at a distance of approximately 255 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 5.17, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 38211.
Common Name6 Pup
Bayer Designation6 Pup
HIP Catalog IDHIP 38211
ConstellationPuppis
Right Ascension7h 49m 41.2s
Declination-17° 13' 42"
Distance255 ly
Apparent Magnitude+5.17
Absolute Magnitude+0.71
Color Index (B-V)1.28
Spectral ClassK3III
Variable StarNo