a Puppis (HIP 38414), a orange bright giant star in Stars

a Puppis (HIP 38414) is a orange bright giant star (K1/2 II + A) in Stars, 349 light years from Earth at magnitude 3.71.

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a Puppis (HIP 38414)

a Puppis is a orange bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 349 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 3.71. Galactic velocity: 26.3 km/s. Galactic orbit: 20,988 24,299 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 7h 52m, Dec -40° 34.5'

Spectral type: K1/2 II + A

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