m Puppis (HIP 37173), a blue-white bright giant star in Stars

m Puppis (HIP 37173) is a blue-white bright giant star (B8III) in Stars, 617 light years from Earth at magnitude 4.69.

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m Puppis (HIP 37173)

m Puppis is a blue-white bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 617 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 4.69. Galactic velocity: 41.6 km/s. Galactic orbit: 16,367 24,449 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 7h 38m, Dec -25° 21.9'

Spectral type: B8III

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