Puppis
constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere
Puppis is a constellation that can be seen in the southern sky.[1] It is one of the 88 modern constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union.
| Constellation | |
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| Abbreviation | Pup |
|---|---|
| Genitive | Puppis |
| Pronunciation | /ˈpʌpɪs/, genitive the same |
| Symbolism | the Poop Deck |
| Right ascension | 7.5 |
| Declination | −30 |
| Quadrant | SQ2 |
| Area | 673 sq. deg. (20th) |
| Main stars | 9 |
| Bayer/Flamsteed stars | 76 |
| Stars with planets | 6 |
| Stars brighter than 3.00m | 1 |
| Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 3 |
| Brightest star | ζ Pup (Naos) (2.25m) |
| Messier objects | 3 |
| Meteor showers | Pi Puppids Zeta Puppids Puppid-Velids |
| Bordering constellations | Monoceros Pyxis Vela Carina Pictor Columba Canis Major Hydra |
| Visible at latitudes between +40° and −90°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of February. | |
Notable features
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Argo Navis was sub-divided in 1752 by the French astronomer Nicolas Louis de Lacaille, forming Puppis.
References
change- ↑ "Puppis Constellation on Top Astronomer". www.topastronomer.com. Archived from the original on 2012-03-06. Retrieved 2014-09-16.
Other websites
change- The Deep Photographic Guide to the Constellations: Puppis
- Star Tales – Puppis
- Puppis Constellation at Constellation Guide
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