| Constellation | |
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| Abbreviation | Pup |
|---|---|
| Genitive | Puppis |
| Pronunciation | /ˈpʌpɪs/, genitive the same |
| Symbolism | the Poop Deck |
| Right ascension | 7.5h |
| Declination | −30° |
| Quadrant | SQ2 |
| Area | 673 sq. deg. (20th) |
| Main stars | 9 |
| Bayer/Flamsteed stars | 76 |
| Stars with planets | 6 |
| Stars brighter than 3.00m | 1 |
| Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 3 |
| Brightest star | ζ Pup (Naos) (2.25m) |
| Messier objects | 3 |
| Meteor showers | Pi Puppids Zeta Puppids Puppid-Velids |
| Bordering constellations | Monoceros Pyxis Vela Carina Pictor Columba Canis Major Hydra |
| Visible at latitudes between +40° and −90°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of February. | |
Puppis ("stern") is a constellation in the southern sky. It was originally part of the traditional constellation of Argo Navis (the ship of Jason and the Argonauts), which was divided into three parts, the other two being Carina (the keel and hull), and Vela (the sails). Puppis is the largest of the three constellations in square degrees. It is one of the 88 modern constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union.