Naos B

Zeta Puppis B

Puppis

5
Apparent Mag
1,080
Distance (ly)
B2IV
Spectral Type
22,000
Temperature (K)

A companion to Naos in Puppis, adding to the luminosity of this hot system.

Stellar Data

Apparent Magnitude5
Absolute Magnitude-1
Distance1,080 light-years
Spectral TypeB2IV
Temperature22,000 K
Luminosity1,000 L☉
Radius4 R☉
Mass8 M☉
Right Ascension08h 03m 35.1s
Declination-40° 00′ 11.3″
ConstellationPuppis

Notable Facts

  • This companion adds to the visual brightness of the Naos system
  • It is itself a luminous B-type star
  • The Puppis region is rich in hot massive stars

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