6 Pup

6 Pup is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation 6 Pup.

Located approximately 254.6 light-years from Earth, 6 Pup resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

6 Pup is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.17, 6 Pup sits near the limit of naked-eye visibility. It can be glimpsed without optical aid under dark skies, but binoculars will make observation much easier. Observers will note its orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.282.