Puppis

Puppis
Constellation
Puppis
AbbreviationPup
GenitivePuppis
Pronunciation/ˈpʌpɪs/, genitive the same
Symbolismthe Poop Deck
Right ascension7.5h
Declination−30°
QuadrantSQ2
Area673 sq. deg. (20th)
Main stars9
Bayer/Flamsteed
stars
76
Stars with planets6
Stars brighter than 3.00m1
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly)3
Brightest starζ Pup (Naos) (2.25m)
Messier objects3
Meteor showersPi 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.