Naos

Naos (ζ Puppis) is a blue star in the constellation Puppis. With an apparent magnitude of 2.25 it is the 71st-brightest star in the night sky.

Finder chart showing where Naos is in the constellation Puppis
Naos (circled) in Puppis, with the surrounding constellations and bright stars.
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Facts

ConstellationPuppis
Designationζ Puppis (Zeta Puppis), HR 3165
Apparent magnitude2.25 (71st brightest)
Spectral typeO5f
Colorblue (B−V -0.26)
Distance—
Right ascension8 h 3.6 min
Declination−40.00°
Best monthMarch (at about 9 pm)

Sources: star positions, magnitudes and colors from the Yale Bright Star Catalogue; constellation boundaries and star names from the IAU; areas and distances from Wikidata; stick figures by M. van der Sluys. How the maps are made.

How to find Naos

Naos is in Puppis. From 40° N it is highest in the south in March evenings, about 10° above the horizon. From 35° S it reaches about 85° in the south. Nearby bright stars: Suhail (12° away), Aludra (13° away) and Alsephina (16° away).

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Other named stars in Puppis

TureisAzmidi

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