Introduction to Constellation Puppis

Explore Constellation Puppis, one of the 88 modern constellations situated in the southern celestial hemisphere. It shares its borders with Carina, home to the brilliant Canopus, the second brightest star in our night sky.

The Bright Stars of Puppis

• Sirius (Alpha Canis Majoris): Sirius shines as the brightest star visible from both hemispheres and is a part of Canis Major while also being associated with Puppis.
• Naos (Zeta Puppis): A luminous blue supergiant, Naos stands out as one of the most radiant stars known, boasting a luminosity 500,000 times that of our Sun.
• Gamma Puppis: This multiple-star system within Puppis features three stars, with a blue-white giant leading the way.

Journey into Deep-Sky Wonders

Venture into Constellation Puppiss and discover captivating deep-sky objects like:

1. NGC 2467: Known as The Skull and Crossbones Nebula, this bright emission nebula is surrounded by a cluster of youthful stars.
2. Messier 46: An open cluster nestled in Puppi’s heart best observed through a telescope housing around 500 twinkling stars.
3. NGC 2438: A planetary nebula residing within M46’s boundaries appearing as a small disk-shaped marvel when viewed through telescopic lenses.

Navigating Through The Night Sky

To catch sight of Constellation‌ ‌Puppi‌s’ brilliance bestow upon us during December to March months in Southern Hemisphere. Locate bright star Canopus in Carina constellation then shift eastward to unveil magnificent ‍Puppi‌s.