L1 Puppis
Overlaid DSS image of L1 Puppis, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around L1 Puppis
L1 Pup, CD-44 3223, HD 56022, HR 2746, SAO 218546, GSC 08119-01757, HIP 34899, Gaia DR3 5511635499783885440
| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 4.874 | Right Ascension | 7h 13' 13.4" (2000) |
| Declination | 45° 10' 58" S |
| Constellation | Puppis |
| Classification | B9V |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Nov 23, 2023 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
White, no companion noted, L2 Pup is visible 33' north, the two stars used to be matched in magnitude, a conspicuous pair in a section of sky with few bright stars, L2 Pup is currently far fainter than most charts indicate as it has faded to between 6th and 8th magnitude in recent decades leaving L1 Pup to shine alone
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L1 Puppis