Nu Puppis (HIP 31685), a blue-white bright giant star in Stars

Nu Puppis (HIP 31685) is a blue-white bright giant star (B7III) in Stars, 371 light years from Earth at magnitude 3.17.

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Nu Puppis (HIP 31685)

Nu Puppis is a blue-white bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 371 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 3.17. Galactic velocity: 31.0 km/s. Galactic orbit: 18,992 24,455 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 6h 37m, Dec -43° 11.8'

Spectral type: B7III

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