Xi Puppis

Xi Puppis

Puppis

3.34
Apparent Mag
1,200
Distance (ly)
G6Ia
Spectral Type
5,000
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

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