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Tau Pup
K0III...Tau Pup · Puppis
Tau Pup is a K0III...-type star located in the constellation of Puppis. Sitting at a distance of approximately 182 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 2.94, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 32768.
Common NameTau Pup
Bayer DesignationTau Pup
HIP Catalog IDHIP 32768
ConstellationPuppis
Right Ascension6h 49m 56.2s
Declination-50° 36' 52"
Distance182 ly
Apparent Magnitude+2.94
Absolute Magnitude-0.79
Color Index (B-V)1.21
Spectral ClassK0III...
Variable StarNo