Naos

Zet Pup

Naos is a O-type (Blue) star. It carries the designation Zet Pup.

At a distance of roughly 1,084 light-years, Naos is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

Naos is classified as a spectral class O star (O-type (Blue)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +2.21, Naos is visible to the naked eye under reasonably clear skies. It may require dark-sky conditions to be seen comfortably in areas with significant light pollution. Observers will note its blue hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.269.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class O — O-type (Blue)
Indice de couleur (B−V) -0,269

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +2.21
Magnitude Absolue -5,40
Distance 1,084 ly

Position

Ascension droite 8h 3,58m
Déclinaison -40° 0,19′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is Naos?
Naos is a Class O — O-type (Blue) star.
How far is Naos from Earth?
Naos is approximately 1,083.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Naos with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 2.21, Naos is visible to the naked eye.