3.34
Apparent Mag1,200
Distance (ly)G6Ia
Spectral Type5,000
Temperature (K)Xi Puppis is a yellow supergiant in Puppis, also known as Azmidi.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude3.34
Absolute Magnitude-4.74
Distance1,200 light-years
Spectral TypeG6Ia
Temperature5,000 K
Luminosity8,300 L☉
Radius100 R☉
Mass10 M☉
Right Ascension07h 49m 17.7s
Declination-24° 51′ 35.2″
ConstellationPuppis
Notable Facts
- Also known as Azmidi
- It is a rare yellow supergiant
- The star is about 8,300 times more luminous than the Sun