Pi Puppis (HIP 35264), a orange giant star in Stars

Pi Puppis (HIP 35264) is a orange giant star (K3 IB) in Stars, 805 light years from Earth at magnitude 2.71.

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Pi Puppis (HIP 35264)

Pi Puppis is a orange giant star in the constellation Stars. At 805 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 2.71. Galactic velocity: 20.9 km/s. Galactic orbit: 24,321 28,036 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 7h 17m, Dec -37° 5.8'

Spectral type: K3 IB

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