2 Puppis A
Overlaid DSS image of 2 Puppis A, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around 2 Puppis A
2 Pup A
Σ 1138A, BD-14 2194, HD 62864, HR 3010, SAO 153363, GSC 05422-03295, HIP 37843, WDS J07455-1441A, Gaia DR3 3029552046640275584
Σ 1138A, BD-14 2194, HD 62864, HR 3010, SAO 153363, GSC 05422-03295, HIP 37843, WDS J07455-1441A, Gaia DR3 3029552046640275584
| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 5.997 | Right Ascension | 7h 45' 29.0" (2000) |
| Declination | 14° 41' 26" S |
| Constellation | Puppis |
| Classification | A5/8 |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Nov 12, 2023 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
2 Pup is a lovely binary, a pair of 6th magnitude white stars separated by 17", HR 3010 is 6.0 magnitude situated to the southwest while the 6.8 magnitude HR 3009 is the northeastern star, the 5th magnitude 4 Pup is visible 10' northeast, the stars are 55' east of the rich cluster M46 in rich galactic starfield
Other Data Sources for 2 Puppis A
Associated objects for 2 Puppis A
Nearby objects for 2 Puppis A
5 objects found within 60'
| 2 Puppis | 2 Puppis B | 4 Puppis |
| Messier 46 | NGC 2438 |
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2 Puppis A