2.71
Apparent Mag810
Distance (ly)K3Ib
Spectral Type3,920
Temperature (K)Pi Puppis, also known as Ahadi, is an orange supergiant in Puppis and one of the most luminous stars within 1,000 light-years.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude2.71
Absolute Magnitude-4.92
Distance810 light-years
Spectral TypeK3Ib
Temperature3,920 K
Luminosity19,000 L☉
Radius290 R☉
Mass11.7 M☉
Right Ascension07h 17m 08.6s
Declination-37° 05′ 50.9″
ConstellationPuppis
Notable Facts
- Also known as Ahadi
- It is about 19,000 times more luminous than the Sun
- The star is an evolved orange supergiant