Puppis
Where is Puppis?
Below the horizon after dark tonight. Rises 05:31.
- Rises
- 05:31
- Highest
- 07:42
- Sets
- 09:54
- Best after dark
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How to find Puppis
Nearby constellations include Pyxis, Canis Major, Columba and Vela.
Its center is at right ascension 7h 41m, declination −34°. Use the chart above: north is up and east is to the left, as when you face south from the Northern Hemisphere.
Best time to see Puppis
Puppis is highest in the evening sky, around 10 pm, in February. A month or two either side it is still well placed, earlier or later in the night. All of it rises above the horizon from latitudes of about 19° N to 87° S.
From London tonight, Puppis isn’t above the horizon while the sky is dark. It rises at 05:31 and sets at 09:54, in daylight or twilight.
This is position and timing only: clouds, haze and light pollution aren’t included.
Seeing Puppis
Eyes
Its brightest star, undefined, is easy to see. Tracing the whole pattern is easier away from bright lights.
Binoculars
Binoculars show many more stars than your eye, and bring out star clusters and brighter nebulae inside it.
Telescope
The constellation is far too large for a telescope’s view. Use one for the clusters, nebulae and galaxies inside it.
About
Puppis (genitive Puppis, abbreviated Pup) is one of the 88 constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union, which together cover the whole sky.
SkyMate’s web catalog includes 1 named star and 3 deep-sky objects in Puppis.
Brightest stars and objects in Puppis
Questions
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Sources: IAU; Wikidata (CC0); SkyMate. Positions computed for your place and time with astronomy-engine. Data & Licences