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16 Pup
B5V16 Pup · Puppis
16 Pup is a B5V-type star located in the constellation of Puppis. Sitting at a distance of approximately 465 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 4.40, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 39906.
Common Name16 Pup
Bayer Designation16 Pup
HIP Catalog IDHIP 39906
ConstellationPuppis
Right Ascension8h 9m 1.6s
Declination-19° 14' 42"
Distance465 ly
Apparent Magnitude+4.40
Absolute Magnitude-1.37
Color Index (B-V)-0.16
Spectral ClassB5V
Variable StarNo